Mule fat

This deciduous perennial shrub is fairly drought-tolerant, and exhibits rapid growth to 8-10′ tall.

Mulefat grows in dry rocky arroyos with an upright open form. It sprouts suckers, forming a graceful thicket which can provide good cover for birds.

Excellent screening replacement plant for Oleander.

Good for habitat gardens as both cover and food for birds and insects.

Sun: Full sun

Water: Dry, Light, Moderate, High

Soil: Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	The sheer number of flowers on this plant make it a great for wildlife, attracting many predatory and other beneficial insects to its plentiful nectar sources.
Container	D-16-O, D-40-O, D-40SO, TB2, TP4-O, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, Stub, TP4S-o
Historical Uses	Documented herbal uses include a dermatological aid, a hair wash solution to prevent baldness and encourage hair growth, an eyewash, a female hygienic agent.
Distribution	From Baja CA to central CA
Elevation	Between 0 and 1500 feet
Communities
Habitat	Streamside in valleys and foothills

Baccharis salicifolia