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Coyotebrush

Most of the year, coyote brush (or chaparral broom, Baccharis pilularis) can be recognized by its bright green foliage. In the fall, however, plants are covered with white as the shrub releases thousands of tiny seeds, each carried away in the breeze by a delicate, silken parachute. Description from thenaturecollective.org

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Coyotebrush

Coyotebrush fast facts

Scientific Name

Baccharis pilularis

Family

Asteraceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial, Shrub

Bloom Color(s)

Yellow, White

Height

5 – 10 feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Coyotebrush

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