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Heart-leaf Brickellbush

Brickellia cordifolia, Asteraceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Variable-leaf CollomiaCollomia heterophylla
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Gregg's MistflowerConoclinium greggii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Narrowleaf BeardtonguePenstemon angustifolius
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Rocky Mountain GoldenrodSolidago multiradiata

Goldenrod allelopathic effects can suppress other Asteraceae family members including Brickellia species

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native BeesSupports Beneficial WaspsButterfly Nectar SourceAttracts LacewingsLate Summer Bloomer

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Heart-leaf Brickellbush grow in?

Heart-leaf Brickellbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Heart-leaf Brickellbush?

Good companions for Heart-leaf Brickellbush include Variable-leaf Collomia, Gregg's Mistflower, Narrowleaf Beardtongue.

Design guilds with Heart-leaf Brickellbush and see companion relationships visually.

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