Christmas Bush
Baccharis magellanica
SKU
07846
A rare but endearing and tough evergreen from the Southern Andes, collected by Dan Hinkley in southern Chile. Dense, ground-hugging stems with glossy grayish green foliage are cloaked with tiny, creamy-white spring flowers, followed by a flurry of white seed heads. A well-behaved weed-suppressing cover for dry, lean and rocky soils.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BAK-uh-riss ma-jell-AN-ee-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms a dense mat 6 to 12 in. tall, spreading to 60 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to spring. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Thrives in well-drained soils. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season. Drought tolerant once established. Feed with a slow-release, general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7 - 9
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