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    Ambrosia dumosa

    Also Known As

    • Burro Sage
    • Burro Weed
    • White Bursage

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Ambrosia dumosa plant details

    Ambrosia dumosa is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ambrosia dumosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and spring
    Uses: allelopathic, native plant, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ambrosia dumosa

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ambrosia dumosa plant

    How to Grow Ambrosia dumosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Ambrosia chamissonis

    aka Silver Beach Burr, Silver Beachweed, Silver Burr Ragweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ambrosia chamissonis by The Watershed Nursery
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    Ambrosia salsola

    aka Hymenoclea salsola, Burrobush, Cheesebush, Desert Pearl, White Burrobrush, Winged Ragweed

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ambrosia salsola flower by Stan Shebs
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