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
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 1–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
pH Range
68
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8
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 North America
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
