About

Baccharis halimifolia 'Kolmsil' PBR is classified as an invasive non-native species under Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act, making it illegal to sell. Refer to the cultivation notes for additional information.

About the genus

This genus comprises more than 400 species of dioecious shrubs and herbaceous perennials, which can be either deciduous or evergreen, and are found across North, Central, and South America. The leaves may be arranged alternately or may be entirely absent. The flower heads appear in axillary panicles or corymbs.

Care notes

Cultivation

This plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act as an invasive non-native species. Across the EU, UK and NI it is an offence to plant or cause to grow in the wild plants listed on Schedule 9 of this order. These plants should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild and in addition are banned from sale. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

Please see cultivation notes