Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Baccharis

Species:

Baccharis magellanica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Ground Cover:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination