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California Native Plant

Ephedra nevadensis

Desert Tea

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer:

 

Description

Unusual upright shrub that grows to 3' x 3'. Green nonshowy flowers appear in spring and can be alergenic. Great sculptural qualities. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.