Asteraceae
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus subsp. axillaris
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus subsp. axillaris
Also known as Chrysothamnus axillaris, Ericameria viscidiflora subsp. axillaris
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Rabbitbrush · Chrysothamnus · Yellow Shrub · Xeriscape · Drought Tolerant · Great Basin · Pollinator Plant · Native Shrub · Fall Bloomer · Western Native
This subspecies of yellow rabbitbrush is a tough, drought-tolerant shrub native to the intermountain West, producing masses of bright yellow flowers in late summer and fall that are a vital late-season pollinator resource. Plant in full sun to light shade in fast-draining, lean soil — rich or moist soils can cause leggy growth and decline. It requires virtually no supplemental water once established and thrives on neglect.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 14-21 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Utah
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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