Emory's Baccharis
Baccharis salicina
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–72" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, KS and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Emory's baccharis is a drought-tolerant native shrub that produces clusters of small white flowers from summer through fall. This deciduous plant grows into a rounded form and requires minimal water once established, making it excellent for xeriscaping.
In an HOA neighborhood
Emory's Baccharis takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can appear weedy or unkempt to unfamiliar neighbors
- Deciduous nature leaves bare branches in winter
- May be perceived as too wild or unmanicured for front yards
Wildlife value
The long blooming period from July through October provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and moths when many other plants have finished flowering. This makes it particularly valuable for late-season pollinators preparing for winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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