Burgess' Broomsage

Lepidospartum burgessii

Burgess' Broomsage

Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Lepidospartum
Species:
Lepidospartum burgessii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid desert regions