Silverling
Baccharis glomeruliflora
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–96" H × 36"–72" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Silverling is a compact evergreen shrub with silvery-gray foliage that provides year-round structure in the landscape. It produces clusters of small white flowers in fall that attract beneficial insects while requiring minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Silverling is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The fall blooms are valuable for bees and butterflies during a time when fewer native plants are flowering. Birds may feed on the seeds that follow the flowers.
Common questions
- How much sun does Silverling need?
- Silverling grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Silverling bloom?
- Silverling blooms in September, October, and November.
- Where is Silverling native?
- Silverling (Baccharis glomeruliflora) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Silverling attract?
- Silverling draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Silverling HOA-friendly?
- Silverling is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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