Baccharis Species, False Willow, New Deal Weed, Poverty Weed, Roosevelt Weed

Baccharisneglecta

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Baccharis (BAK-uh-riss)
Species
neglecta (nay-GLEK-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas

Baytown, Texas

Lake Dallas, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Pipe Creek, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Roosevelt Weed, New Deal Weed, Jara Dulce, Poverty Weed Baccharis neglecta is Native to Texas and other States.

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