Marsh Baccharis

This spreading herbaceous perennial grows to 3 feet and requires moist soil for best performance.

Plant in the background of your native garden to attract wildlife, and enjoy having a plant that deer won’t touch.

The plant’s nectar is a source for predatory wasps and small native butterflies. Flowers late summer.

Previously named Baccharis douglasii

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Container	D-16-O, D-16SO, D-40-O, D-40O, RP, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o, D-40
Ecological Value	The plant's nectar is a source for predatory wasps and small native butterflies. Used by the following adult butterflies: American Painted Lady, Acmon Blue, and Buckeye Butterfly.
Historical Uses	Ohlone and Luiseno people used to disinfect wounds, to wash sores and wounds, to treat boils, and an infusion of the plant were taken for kidney ailments.
Distribution	Native to California, Oregon and Mexico.
Elevation	Elevation: Between 0 and 1500 feet
Communities
Habitat	Streambanks, coastal, salt-marsh

Baccharis glutinosa