Rabbitbush
Ericameria nauseosa
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Pollinators | Butterflies, bees |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4-6' × 4-6' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | July-October |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -40 °F |
| Leaf Description | Thin, typically greyish |
| Fruit | Hairy achenes (dry single seeded fruit) |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 2000-8000 ft. |
| Description | This hardy shrub is found all along eastern and northern Arizona where it thrives in disturbed areas, it is a frequent sight on roadsides, or heavily grazed areas. This plant is highly variable with much debate around just how many varities there are of this species (Flora of North America recognizes 21!). The upshot is that plants purchased from different nurseries or grown from different seed stock could be fairly different from one another, it is best to purchase germplasm from as close to home as possible. This is a good choice for a pollinator hedge where its golden flowers will provide abundant nectar in the fall. Try interplanting with desert honeysuckle (Anisacanthus thurberi), and (Lycium spp.), |
