Baccharis halimifolia Bush groundsel (Compositae) Deciduous shrub

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Baccharis halimifolia
Bush groundsel
Deciduous shrub
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The Baccharis halimifolia plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Massachusets to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bush groundsel.

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Latin Name:  Baccharis halimifolia
Common Name:  Bush groundsel
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:  3.5

Habitat:  Open woods, thickets and borders of marshes near the coast[43], often in saline soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in any well-drained soil[11, 188], from heavy clays to pure sands[113]. Tolerates saline conditions and dry soils[188, 200]. A useful shrub for coastal situations, resisting maritime exposure[11]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A fast-growing plant, it is very tolerant of pruning and can be cut right back to the base if required[K]. The presence of this plant growing wild was supposed to indicate areas where oil might be found[207]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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