Bitterbrush

*ORDERING QUANTITIES - our seedlings are sold in bulk*
10 - 27 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 24 (1 unit = 24 seedlings)
100 & 175 cu. in. seedlings are sold in bundles of 9 (1 unit = 9 seedlings)

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Purshia tridentata 

Native Species

Natural Habitat: Dry, well-drained slopes, foothills, and open areas in sagebrush, mountain brush, and pinyon-juniper zones; It is commonly found in arid or semi-arid regions

Foliage: Evergreen shrub

Light Requirements: Full sun - partial shade

Bloom Time: April - June Bloom Color: Yellow

Height: 2 to 4 feet Elevation

Range: 3,000 - 7,500 feet

Cold Hardiness: Zone 4

Wind Tolerance: Moderate - high

Soil Preference: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils but can tolerate a variety of soil types, including rocky and gravelly soils.

Alkali/Saline Soil Tolerance: Slightly alkaline soils

Minimum Annual Precipitation: 10-20 inches

Drought Tolerance: Very high

Disturbance: Does well in disturbance

Potential Pests/Disease: Typically resistant to most pests and diseases, do not let get overly wet

Deer Resistance: Moderate, will nip young growth

Wildlife Value:

• Winter foliage for deer and elk
• Pollinator Species
• Cover for small mammals and insects