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    Purshia tridentata

    Also Known As

    • Bitterbrush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-8'
    • W: 2'-8'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    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.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Purshia tridentata plant

    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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    Purshia stansburiana

    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
    Photo of Purshia stansburiana flower, foliage by Cistus Nursery
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