Baccharis halimifolia 'Kolmstar'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
groundsel bush 'Kolmstar'

This plant is listed as an invasive non-native species in the UK – see Cultivation section for details

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of over 400 species of dioecious, deciduous or evergreen shrubs and herbaceous perennials native to North, Central and South America. Leaves are alternate or absent. Flower heads are borne in axillary panicles or corymbs
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

This species is on the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat list of Species of Special Concern and the EU list of Invasive Alien Species of Union Concern (applies in NI). It should not be planted or caused to grow in the wild in the UK. It is also banned from sale, and gardeners who already have it should take steps to control it. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information

Propagation

See cultivation notes

Pests

See cultivation notes

Diseases

See cultivation notes