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Purshia glandulosa

Also Known As

  • Desert Bitterbrush

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Purshia glandulosa plant details

Purshia glandulosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Purshia glandulosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Purshia glandulosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Purshia glandulosa plant

How to Grow Purshia glandulosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • low
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aka Bitterbrush

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-8'

Width: 2'-8'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
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