Cliff Fendlerbush
Fendlera rupicola
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Shrub |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Bees, butterflies |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
4-6' × 4-5' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | March-June |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Waxy, either opposite or in clusters, narrow and lanceshaped |
| Fruit | Capsules with 4 chambers |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-7000 ft. |
| Description | Fairly common in the highlands and mountains of Arizona where it thrives on rocky slopes and cliff faces. Foliage appears in clusters (fascicles), and consists of waxy narrow lance shapes leaves. In springtime white 4-petaled flowers appear on branch tips creating a beautiful show along canyon cliff edges. This species is choosy about soil type and will probably not thrive in heavy clays, the upright nature of this plant makes it a beautiful centerpiece specimen for a garden filled with flowering shrubs. |
