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Baccharis patagonica Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Baccharis patagonica plant species is found in Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile. It is a member of the Compositae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Baccharis patagonica Family: Compositae Author: Hook.&Arn. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Rock crevices, forest margins and coastal sands[69].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in almost any soil, from heavy clays to pure sands, if it is growing in a sunny position[11, 200. Tolerates saline conditions[200]. A dense evergreen shrub, it is useful for coastal situations and is exceedingly tolerant of maritime exposure[49, 166, 182]. A rather slow-growing plant, increasing in height by 15 - 25cm a year[K].
Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200].
Very tolerant of pruning, plants produce an abundance of new shoots if they are cut back to the ground[K]. Flowers are produced on the previous year's growth[K].
Considered to be very attractive by most visitors to our trial grounds, the foliage and flowers are strongly aromatic, especially on hot sunny days[K].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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