Shrub
Saltbush
Baccharis halimifolia
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
WhiteBaccharis halimifoliaTwin PeaksBaccharis halimifoliaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$64.95
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 17.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size5-12 feet × 4-8 feet
About Saltbush
Eastern baccharis (Baccharis halimifolia) is a native deciduous shrub found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America, with silvery-green leaves and large, fluffy white seed heads on female plants in fall that provide a striking ornamental display. It is highly salt- and wind-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal restoration and naturalistic plantings. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Clay, Loam, Alkaline, Acidic, Wet, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Grow in full sun to partial sun; saltbush is highly adaptable and tolerates a wide range of NE Florida conditions including roadsides, ditches, and coastal margins with full sun exposure.
Water
Adaptable from low to moderate moisture; tolerates both periodic flooding and drier upland sites once established. No supplemental irrigation needed in most NE Florida landscapes after establishment.
Soil & Fertilizer
Extremely soil-adaptable — grows in sand, clay, loam, acidic or alkaline soils, and seasonally wet sites. No fertilizer required; this native shrub thrives in infertile soils without amendment.
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Common questions
Is Saltbush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Saltbush is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 5-12 feet × 4-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.