{"product_id":"baccharis-pilularis-ssp-pilularis-pigeon-point-1-gallon-dwarf-coyote-brush","title":"Baccharis pilularis ssp. pilularis 'Pigeon Point' (1 Gallon) Dwarf Coyote Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this item:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003ePigeon Point Dwarf Coyote Brush (\u003cem\u003eBaccharis pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pigeon Point’) is a popular California native groundcover selected from plants growing near Pigeon Point on the central California coast, north of Santa Cruz. This vigorous, low-growing shrub is prized for its bright green evergreen foliage, spreading habit, and exceptional ability to stabilize slopes and cover challenging landscape areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eTypically growing around 1 foot tall and spreading up to 6 feet wide, ‘Pigeon Point’ forms a dense, attractive carpet of greenery. Its fast growth rate makes it an excellent choice for covering large areas, and it tends to maintain a low, tidy appearance without becoming excessively woody for many years under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e An outstanding choice for slope stabilization, erosion control, groundcover, and low informal hedges. Its dense growth helps cover bare soil and is particularly useful on difficult sites where a hardy, adaptable native plant is needed. For effective coverage, plant nursery-grown specimens approximately 3–5 feet apart. With favorable growing conditions, the plants can fill in over roughly two years. Closer spacing creates a denser planting that may grow taller as individual plants overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Pigeon Point’ adapts well to a variety of landscape conditions and is particularly valuable in low-water California gardens. Once established, it generally needs minimal supplemental irrigation. Occasional watering during dry periods may help rinse dust from the foliage, particularly in roadside or dusty environments. Avoid excessive irrigation and ensure adequate drainage for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other Coyote Brush varieties, ‘Pigeon Point’ provides an important source of nectar for beneficial insects, including predatory wasps, native flies, and small native butterflies. Its flowers and evergreen growth help support a lively garden ecosystem throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBaccharis pilularis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Pigeon Point’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pigeon Point Dwarf Coyote Brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 foot; can reach up to 5 feet under some conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading groundcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, bright green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer and fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bank stabilization, groundcover, and hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eA superb choice for California native landscapes, ‘Pigeon Point’ combines fast coverage, attractive evergreen foliage, and valuable wildlife benefits in a durable, low-maintenance groundcover ideal for slopes and challenging planting sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the PLNThouse Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67925990506711,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7522\/2231\/files\/IMG_7392_97610a6f-a365-42b4-b0d6-29948eecfcd1.jpg?v=1793302884","url":"https:\/\/www.theplnthouse.com\/products\/baccharis-pilularis-ssp-pilularis-pigeon-point-1-gallon-dwarf-coyote-brush","provider":"the PLNThouse Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}