This shrub grows very easily and can be seen in gardens all over Barbados. I don’t know the Latin name for Silver Dollar (that’s what we call it), but it has a lovely grey-green leaf, very similar to that of Texas Sage, but much bigger, and it bears bunches of tiny little spherical pods, some of which are clearly shown in the photo.
Silver Dollar makes a great hedge or a stand alone ornamental shrub. It handles dry conditions well, requiring just a bit of watering to get it through the dry season. It also thrives along the windswept south and east coasts of Barbados, and can be found growing steps from the beach.
If left to run wild, Silver Dollar will become a more tree-sized plant, providing good shelter from the sun and wind.
If left to run wild, Silver Dollar will become a more tree-sized plant, providing good shelter from the sun and wind.
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