Saltbush
Baccharis halimifolia
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
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
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
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.
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.
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, with high salt tolerance, 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.