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Bitou Bush

Chrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata, Asteraceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Antagonistic Plants

Spiral RushFicinia spiralis

Bitou Bush competes aggressively with Spiral Rush and may release allelopathic compounds

KarkallaCarpobrotus rossii

Bitou Bush is highly invasive and allelopathic, actively suppressing native coastal vegetation including pigface species

Coastal WattleAcacia sophorae

Bitou Bush outcompetes and suppresses coastal wattles through dense growth and allelopathic effects

Common CorreaCorrea reflexa

Invasive Bitou Bush actively suppresses native shrubs through aggressive competition and allelopathy

Kangaroo AppleSolanum laciniatum

Bitou bush outcompetes kangaroo apple through aggressive growth and allelopathic compounds in coastal areas.

Uses

Functions

Coastal ProtectionDune StabilizationHoney Production

Edible Parts

Flowers

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Bitou Bush grow in?

Bitou Bush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Design guilds with Bitou Bush and see companion relationships visually.

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