Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
winter daphne
In Hindi
desert broom
winter daphne
In German
Wüste Besen
Daphne odora
In French
desert broom
Daphne odora
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Daphne odora
In Greek
desert broom
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Daphne odora
In Polish
desert broom
Daphne odora
In Latin
desert broom
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Desert Broom and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Desert Broom and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Winter Daphne
Care of Desert Broom and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.