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    Ambrosia salsola

    Also Known As

    • Hymenoclea salsola
    • Burrobush
    • Cheesebush
    • Desert Pearl
    • White Burrobrush
    • Winged Ragweed

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Ambrosia salsola plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ambrosia salsola

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ambrosia salsola

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ambrosia salsola plant

    How to Grow Ambrosia salsola

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Ambrosia dumosa

    aka Burro Sage, Burro Weed, White Bursage

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

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