Ephedra nevadensis |
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Desert Tea |
Description
Unusual upright shrub that grows to 3' x 3'. Green nonshowy flowers appear in spring and can be alergenic. Great sculptural qualities. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.