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Desert Broom

Baccharis sarothroides, Asteraceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert SaltbushAtriplex polycarpa
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Squaw ThornLycium torreyi
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Scrub OakQuercus dumosa

In arid environments, both compete for limited water resources and root space

Uses

Functions

Desert WindbreakErosion ControlPioneer SpeciesWildlife ShelterFire Resistant

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Broom grow in?

Desert Broom grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Broom?

Good companions for Desert Broom include Desert Saltbush, Squaw Thorn.

Design guilds with Desert Broom and see companion relationships visually.

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