Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Turpentine bush
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
एगुएर
desert broom
In German
Aguirre
Wüste Besen
In French
Aguirre
desert broom
In Spanish
Aguirre
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Αγκίρε
desert broom
In Portuguese
Aguirre
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Aguirre
desert broom
In Latin
Aguirre
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Ericameria
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Aguirre and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Aguirre and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Aguirre and Desert Broom. Aguirre doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Aguirre does not have fragrant flowers. Aguirre has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Desert Broom has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aguirre and Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aguirre and Desert Broom
Season and care of Aguirre and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aguirre and Desert Broom Physical Information
Aguirre and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Desert Broom are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Desert Broom
Care of Aguirre and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.