Sticky Baccharis, Seepwillow, Water Wally, Mule Fat, Mule's Fat

Baccharissalicifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Baccharis (BAK-uh-riss)
Species
salicifolia (sal-iss-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Baccharis glutinosa
Baccharis viminea
Molina salicifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Ponds and Aquatics
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Peridot, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

La Jolla, California

Malibu, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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LA JOLLA, CA | October 2011 | positive

I like this plant because it is a native to my area and hope to have some in the garden of my next home. I work with plants at a local pa...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Sticky Baccharis, Seepwillow, Water Wally, Mule Fat, Mule's Fat Baccharis salicifolia is Native to Texas and other States.

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2005 | neutral

Kind of scraggly looking for a formal garden, but almost a necessity for a wild garden. Carries nectar for all sorts of insects.
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