Baccharis sarothroides

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Desert Broom, Rosin Bush

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

3-9' tall rapid rounded evergreen, branches resembling broom straw. Male & females. Females have dense fluffy seeds causing many seedlings. Tolerant of sun & heat & wide of soil. Male selections should be used. Cut back to ground periodically to regenerate new growth. Can be drought deciduous. Native SW along washes & bottomlands sea level to 5500'. Soil tolerant even poorly drained or alkaline. Fast to moderate. Quick hedge. Attracts many butterflies in fall.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Fall

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.