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Purshia tridentata
Also Known As
- Bitterbrush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-8'
- W: 2'-8'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Purshia tridentata plant details
Purshia tridentata is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Purshia tridentata
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: bonsai, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Purshia tridentata
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This 2-8',very drought-tolerant shrub is covered with tiny, 3-toed, silver gray leaves and, from spring into early summer, with masses of small but attractive creamy yellow flowers; a great xeriscape plant and a favorite antelope browse. S/M-D/GDr
By: Forestfarm
Very fragrant.
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How to Grow Purshia tridentata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Cowania mexicana, Cowania mexicana var. stansburiana, Cowania stansburnia, Purshia mexicana, Purshia mexicana var. stansburiana, Quininebush, Stansbury Cliffrose, Stansbury's Cliffrose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- low
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