A hardy desert shrub with tiny yellow flowers and intensely aromatic resinous foliage that thrives in extremely hot, dry conditions. It requires minimal water once established and is ideal for xeriscape landscapes in arid regions.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
3–10′ tall × 4–10′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4bZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 11b
pH Range
78.5
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and Mexico (Sonoran, Mojave, and Chihuahuan deserts)
Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
