How much sun does Emory's Baccharis need?

Emory's Baccharis grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Emory's Baccharis bloom?

Emory's Baccharis blooms in July, August, September, and October.

Where is Emory's Baccharis native?

Emory's Baccharis (Baccharis salicina) is native to AZ, CA, CO, KS and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Emory's Baccharis attract?

Emory's Baccharis draws bees, butterflies, and moths.

Is Emory's Baccharis HOA-friendly?

Emory's Baccharis takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Emory's Baccharis

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Author: Pollinator Patch

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

Southern California Mountains Mojave Basin and Range Chihuahuan Deserts Edwards Plateau Sonoran Basin and Range

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.

Common questions

How much sun does Emory's Baccharis need?: Emory's Baccharis grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Emory's Baccharis bloom?: Emory's Baccharis blooms in July, August, September, and October.
Where is Emory's Baccharis native?: Emory's Baccharis (Baccharis salicina) is native to AZ, CA, CO, KS and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Emory's Baccharis attract?: Emory's Baccharis draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
Is Emory's Baccharis HOA-friendly?: Emory's Baccharis takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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