Blackbrush

Coleogyne ramosissima

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Coleogyne
Species:
Coleogyne ramosissima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr
Bloom Colors:
Yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Dasyfidonia avuncularia, ⚠️Griffin's Sheep Moth (Hemileuca griffini), Spaelotis unicava

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
poor, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
adapted to arid desert conditions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Seeds are imbibed with water overnight and stratified at 7 C (44.6 F) for 4 to 8 weeks or until the radicle emerges from the seed coat. Germinants are sown into flats or directly into containers.

Source: npn.rngr.net