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.
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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