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| Common Name: |
Bitterbrush |
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| Botanical Name: |
Purshia tridentata |
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| Plant Description: |
Native plant to western United States. Small gray-green leaves are woolly underneath. Important forage plant for deer and chipmunks. Abundant cream-yellow flowers appear in spring and summer. Tolerant of many soil types and helps with erosion control. |
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| Plant Family: |
Rosaceae |
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| Hardiness Zones: |
5 to
9
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| Mature Size: |
10' tall x 8' wide |
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| Plant Type: |
Shrub |
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| Light Requirement: |
Full Sun |
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| Bloom Time: |
Late Spring |
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| Water Requirement: |
Very Low |
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| Fruit: |
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| Color(s): |
White
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Yellow
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| Utah Native: |
Yes |
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| Garden Location(s): |
Woodland Landscape
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