About
Baccharis patagonica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that typically attains a height of 3 meters. It features a rounded form and has small, glossy leaves that are dark green and slightly serrated. The plant produces clusters of small flowers ranging in color from creamy white to yellow, which bloom from late spring through early summer.
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.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Architectural, Cottage and informal garden
- Native to
- Chile & Argentina
- Toxicity
- The fruit may cause stomach upset if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Ideal for coastal positions, even growing in saline soil conditions. Tolerates all soil types and can help stabilise banks. Protect from harsh frosts
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1 or pruning group 4, although will tolerate renovation pruning, but flowering would be delayed for a year ot two
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in spring. Both male and female plants are required for seed to be produced
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free