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Baccharis 'Centennial' (Desert broom 'Centennial')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Baccharis 'Centennial'
Other names
Desert broom 'Centennial', Coyote bush 'Centennial', Desertbroom 'Centennial'
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Variety or Cultivar
'Centennial' _ 'Centennial' is a tender, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with linear to lance-shaped leaves and insignificant flowers in late winter or early spring followed by fluffy, pale brown seed capsules.
Baccharis 'Centennial' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Winter
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
A female plant so may produce copious amounts of fully seed capsules.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis 'Centennial' (Desert broom 'Centennial') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Suitable for erosion control on hot, dry banks and slopes. Tolerates drought, heat, and strong winds. Best in Sunset zones 10-13.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Baccharis 'Centennial'
Other names
Desert broom 'Centennial', Coyote bush 'Centennial', Desertbroom 'Centennial'
Genus
Baccharis Baccharis
Variety or Cultivar
'Centennial' _ 'Centennial' is a tender, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with linear to lance-shaped leaves and insignificant flowers in late winter or early spring followed by fluffy, pale brown seed capsules.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Winter
Foliage
Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 4.
Propagation
A female plant so may produce copious amounts of fully seed capsules.
Propagation methods
Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Baccharis 'Centennial' (Desert broom 'Centennial') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Hedging/Screens, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Banks and Slopes, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Suitable for erosion control on hot, dry banks and slopes. Tolerates drought, heat, and strong winds. Best in Sunset zones 10-13.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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