Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Sea Grape
In Hindi
desert broom
सागर अंगूर
In German
Wüste Besen
Sea Grape
In French
desert broom
Sea Grape
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Sea Grape
In Greek
desert broom
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Sea Grape
In Polish
desert broom
Sea Grape
In Latin
desert broom
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Sea Grape
Season and care of Desert Broom and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Sea Grape Physical Information
Desert Broom and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Sea Grape are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Desert Broom and Sea Grape
Care of Desert Broom and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.