Overview
Baccharis odorata is a bushy shrubs in the genus Baccharis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Baccharis odorata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include coastal, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Baccharis odorata is a bushy, evergreen cultivar of the Baccharis genus, which includes over 400 species of dioecious shrubs and herbaceous perennials native to the Americas. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil such as loam, sand, or chalk, across a range of pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H3 and is suitable for coastal, city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. Baccharis odorata is notable for its interest in spring and summer, producing flower heads in axillary panicles or corymbs.
About the genus
Baccharis is a genus of perennials and shrubs in the aster family (Asteraceae). They are commonly known as baccharises but sometimes referred to as "brooms", because many members have small thin leaves resembling the true brooms. They are not at all related to these however, but belong to an entirely different lineage of eudicots.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Baccharis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Baccharis odorata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Baccharis odorata
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Baccharis odorata?
Baccharis odorata prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Baccharis odorata need?
Baccharis odorata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Baccharis odorata hardy in the UK?
Baccharis odorata has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Baccharis odorata?
Seed.