Ambrosia dumosa |
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White Bursage |
Rapid growing woody perennial reaches mature size of 2' x 3'. Leaves are gray and overed with short white hairs. The stems are white stems. It blooms spring and fall. Pollen can cause allergic reactions. Beware of burs that can be a nuisance to socks and pets. Grows in loose well drained soil. Full sun. Very drought tolerant. Nice contrast with coarse textured shrubs in desert landscapes. Native to southwestern US.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Light Green, Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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.