Groundsel Bush

Baccharis halimifolia 'Orient Point' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Zucker Shrub Collection

Source of plant

Fairweather Gardens

Description

Baccharis is grown principally for its silky white seedheads that cover the plant in fall, but on this selection the base of the seedheads are red. Leaves are grey green and the plants grow to 5-6' tall. Plants are salt tolerant.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5