Purshia mexicana stansburyana
Cliff Rose
Description
Cliffrose generally grows to about 6' tall and wide, although some specimens can reach up to 15' tall. Waves of creamy yellow fragrant flowers in spring and summer add considerable intrest to this plant. Very useful in higher elevation areas, but can be grown in the low desert as well. Fall fruit has long feathery plumes. Long lived and drought tolerant, demands well drained sites. Native on dry slopes across SW USA 3-8000'
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
White
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, 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.