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    Ephedra viridis

    Also Known As

    • Green Jointfir
    • Mormon Tea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Ephedra viridis plant details

    Ephedra viridis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. Prefers to be dry in summer. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ephedra viridis

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ephedraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ephedra viridis

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This unusual broom-like shrub (2-4') with its jointed stems is drought tolerant and has a long history: 1 of 3 ?relics? from a lost flora?a stepping stone in evolution; also used for tea and medicine. S/D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ephedra viridis plant

    How to Grow Ephedra viridis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ephedra californica

    aka California Ephedra, California Jointfir, Cañatillo, Desert Tea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 6'-20'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Ephedra regeliana

    aka Miniature Joint Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-7b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
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    Ephedra minuta

    aka Dwarf Joint Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Ephedra minuta by Far Reaches Farm
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    Ephedra chilensis

    aka Ephedra americana andina, Ephedra americana v. andina, Ephedra andina, Pingo Pingo

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra chilensis form by Heretiq
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    Ephedra equisetina

    aka Bluestem Joint Fir

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Ephedra equisetina foliage by Plant Select®
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