A drought-tolerant native shrub with small leaves and feathery seed plumes that persist ornamentally into fall. Valued for xeriscape gardens and erosion control in arid and semi-arid climates.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
4–15′ tall × 4–15′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Native to: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
