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Ephedra viridis

Mormon Tea

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Slowly forms a 3' x 3' upright branched broomlike shrub. Bright green jointed stems are leafless. The seeds are edible. Accepts full sun. Very drought tolerant. Requires good drainage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.