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Rubber Rabbitbrush

Rubber Rabbitbrush

Ericameria nauseosa

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 9b

A drought-tolerant shrub native to western North America, producing small yellow flowers in late summer and fall. It thrives in arid conditions and requires minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–4′ tall × 3–9′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

pH Range

7.58.7
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7.5 to 8.7

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western United States

Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

erosion controlwildlife benefitwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed