Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
desert broom
Philadelphus
In German
Wüste Besen
Pfeifensträucher
In French
desert broom
Philadelphus
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Philadelphus
In Greek
desert broom
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Philadelphus
In Polish
desert broom
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
desert broom
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Mock Orange
Season and care of Desert Broom and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and Mock Orange Physical Information
Desert Broom and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Mock Orange are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Mock Orange
Care of Desert Broom and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.