Desert Bitterbrush
Purshia glandulosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Purshia
- Species:
- Purshia glandulosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anticlea pectinata, Filatima aulaea, Itame colata, Provia argentata, Western tent caterpillar (Malacosoma californica), Ypsolopha walsinghamiella, Behr's hairstreak (Satyrium behrii)
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
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold stratification
Source: npn.rngr.net