Purshia tridentata
Identification
Description
A gray small-leaved shrub to 10\'. You will generally see it only 4-5\' tall. It grows on dry slopes, east Sierra Nevada, Tulare Co. North, 3000-10000ft.. Give it full sun. It likes dry conditions It\'s good for erosion control. It\'s an important browse plant. (Do not use in high deer area.) The seeds are food for birds and chipmunks. Chipmunks appear to be the main disperal agents(I aways picture chipmunks in trenchcoats carried seeds around.) It is not at its best in coastal gardens. This plant should be used as the border shrub in the deserts. We\'ve had no problems with it and it has looked good here. It and its cousin both will lose their leaves if you put them under drought stress. Don\'t fret, they\'ll come back when they get a little water again. These are nice plants and I have no idea why no one is using them in formal or informal plantings. It likes deep good draining soils in the wild. They look a lot better than most of the shrubs in the trade. They are nitrogen fixing (Pinyuh).
Characteristics
Purshia tridentata Antelope Bitterbrush is great for a bird garden.
Purshia tridentata Antelope Bitterbrush's foliage type is evergreen.
Purshia tridentata Antelope Bitterbrush's flower color is white.
Communities
Communities for Purshia tridentata Antelope Bitterbrush:Great Basin Sage, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub, Sub-Alpine Forest and Yellow Pine Forest.
Ranges for Purshia tridentata
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 5 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 2.00 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 3.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 58.00 to 101.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 | $ 9.99 |
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