Ericameria nauseosus

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Yellow Rabbitbrush, Chamisa

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

White-stem Rabbitbrush differs from the species since it has strikingly white stems. This plant will reach a mature size of about 4-6' tall and wide. Fall flowers are golden-yellow and cover the entire plant. Rabbitbrush is not well adapted to the low desert, and will go summer-deciduous. Supplemental irrigation or fertilizing will tend to make this plant leggy. Native across the West, and into Mexico and Canada, from 2000-8000' in elevation.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.