Baccharis 'Starn'
Baccharis
Description
Similar in habit to Centennial, this clone grows 3-4' x 5'. Evergreen, Tolerant of extreme heat and sun. A male selection so no fluffy seed to spread and become new plants. Best to avoid planting or pruning during heat of summer. Reducing irrigations will maintain size. Not long lived. Watch for spider mites. One of the best groundcovers for hot summers.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.