Cliffrose
Purshia stansburyana
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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, birds attracted to seeds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
6-20' × 6-10' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | April-September |
| Flower Color | White |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
| Leaf Description | Lobed, fan shaped leaves covered in sticky glands |
| Fruit | Clusters of decorative plumes with a single seed per plume |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-8000 ft. |
| Description | Cliffrose is related to Apache plume, and is similar in appearance with a few distinct differences. For starters, cliffrose can get substantially larger, ranging from 6-20'. The flowers are white and 5-petaled, but there are fewer seeds per cluster of achenes (dry single seeded fruit) then Apache plume. Flowers bloom most prolifically in the spring and exude a sweet, lilac aroma. Plants in habitat frequently live up to their name and occur on cliffs, steep rocky hillsides, or sandy plains. This species could make a lovely informal screen or hedge, and lends itself well to planting on mounds surrounded by lower shrubs and succulents. Deer and other wildlife are known to browse the foliage and flowers. |
