Shrubs

Baccharis pilularis (Coyote Bush)

Baccharis pilularis

Also known as Coyote Brush (West Coast Native)

$9.95

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones7-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Baccharis pilularis (Coyote Bush), 'Coyote Bush', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Baccharis pilularis is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Baccharis pilularis
Common name
Coyote Brush (West Coast Native)
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
3-6 ft tall × 3-6 ft wide
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late summer to fall
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Tolerates sandy, gravelly, and clay soils; drought tolerant once established. Shear lightly in early spring to maintain compact form. Avoid supplemental irrigation once established. Well suited to coastal conditions including salt spray and wind.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support, Bird habitat, Larval host
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