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Ericameria nauseosa

Also Known As

Chrysothamnus frigidus
Chrysothamnus nauseosus
Chrysothamnus nauseosus var. nauseosus
Chrysothamnus nauseosus var. typicus
Ericameria nauseosa subsp. nauseosa
Ericameria nauseosus var. nauseosus
Baby Blue Rabbitbrush
Chamisa
Dwarf Blue Rabbitbrush
Gray Rabbitbrush
Rubber Rabbit-brush
Rubber Rabbitbrush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-6'
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Ericameria nauseosa plant details

Ericameria nauseosa is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ericameria nauseosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 1 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ericameria nauseosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of bright yellow flowers in late summer are outstanding; the silvery linear leaves of this low-med shrub are also attractive. Sun/Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Dwarf forms of rabbitbrush occur everywhere in the West, but this compact, dome-like strain found along the Front Range is especially dense and silvery-blue with bright golden flowers in late summer and fall. An indispensible and indestructible native with multi-season interest. Also known as dwarf blue rabbitbrush. Sandy soil, clay or loam soils. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000').