Baccharis alamannii Plant Care

Baccharis alamannii (Molina parviflora) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Molina genus. Baccharis alamannii is native to North America. Baccharis alamannii is also known as Baccharis araucana, Baccharis chilquilla, Baccharis coerulescens.

Baccharis alamannii displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2.5 ft. Baccharis alamannii produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Baccharis alamannii every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Baccharis alamannii thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Molina parviflora tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Baccharis alamannii prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Baccharis alamannii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Baccharis alamannii every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Baccharis alamannii is suited to USDA Zone 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Baccharis alamannii can spread to about 3 ft (0.8 m) and reach about 3 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 3 ft (0.8 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Baccharis alamannii while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Baccharis alamannii is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Baccharis alamannii can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.

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Baccharis alamannii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Baccharis alamannii grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Baccharis alamannii is native to North America. In cooler regions, grow Baccharis alamannii as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.