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