Burgess' Broomsage
Lepidospartum burgessii
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