Pigeon Point Coyote Bush
A supremely tough and versatile West Coast native, Coyote Bush can handle salt spray, drought and neglect like a champ, and deer won’t eat it! Grows only a foot or so tall by 10 feet wide if you let it! Excellent for slope stabilization and erosion control, but the reason we grow this one is for its value to local pollinators. Many predatory wasps, native butterflies, flies and bees flock to the coyote bush when they are in bloom, and the blooms begin quite early! If you are looking for something to add to the pollinator garden that’s low maintenance and evergreen this is a great choice!
Latin Name: Baccharis pilularis
Site and Soil: Prefers well draining soils in full sun and can tolerate nutrient poor soils
Hardiness: 0º Fahrenheit
Size at Maturity: 1 foot high by 8-10 feet wide
Bloom Time: January through April
Pests & Diseases: None
USDA Zone: 7b