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Broom Snakeweed
Gutierrezia sarothrae
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low, spreading shrub native to western North America with fine, wiry foliage and tiny yellow flowers in late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and useful for arid landscapes, though sometimes considered invasive in rangelands.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8Soil Texture
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 North America
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefitmedicinalerosion control
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation