Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks #2'
Twin Peaks #2 Dwarf Coyote Brush
Description
Twin Peaks II is a compact low growing shrub, slowly reaching 2' high with a 5' spread. It has dark green leaves that are deeply toothed. It does best in full sun in coastal or inland valleys. This shrub has creamy white flowers that appear in summer through winter. It tolerates all soil types. It is seen in its natural habitat at beaches and coastal bluffs. Established plants have low water needs.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.