Cowania mexicana stansburiana
Identification
Description
(Purshia mexicana var. stansburyana)Native to the north edges of the Mojave desert to Colorado, Utah and Arizona. A 4 ft. high evergreen (it can get bigger if happy) with creamy yellow 1" flowers in April - June followed by an intricate mass of feathery fruits that turn the plant into an electrifying blond. It likes sun and water until established, then drought tolerant.The leaves used as tea, bark used in braiding baskets, wood used for arrows. From the cold this year and the range of this plant lead me to believe it will handle -30 F. It has done well in the San Joaquin Valley and excellent here in the nursery. It prefers a little summer water here and over-summers fine in our container stock. That's why I think it will do great in the Pacific Northwest and the East coast as long as you can provide a sunny, airy spot with good drainage. Use it with boulders or in a pseudo-desert garden.
Characteristics
Cowania mexicana stansburiana Cliff Rose tolerates clay.
Cowania mexicana stansburiana Cliff Rose's foliage color is silver, type is evergreen and is edible.
Cowania mexicana stansburiana Cliff Rose's flower color is yellow.
Communities
Communities for Cowania mexicana stansburiana Cliff Rose:Great Basin Sage, Joshua Tree Woodland, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland and Sagebrush Scrub.
Ranges for Cowania mexicana stansburiana
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 4 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 29.00 to 43.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 20 | $ 7.99 |
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