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
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
pH Range
7.58.7
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
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
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