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Creosote Bush
Larrea tridentata
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 11bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
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
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefiterosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation