Stansbury Cliffrose

Purshia stansburiana

Stansbury Cliffrose

Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Purshia
Species:
Purshia stansburiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
20-40 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Host Plant for Caterpillars

early hairstreak (Incisalia fotis)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
adapted to arid desert conditions

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: None required

Establishment: The Allium geyeri can be found throughout North America; from prairies to mid elevations in the mountains. The propagation protocol does not provide specific details on germination rate, temperature, or time range.

Source: npn.rngr.net