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Ephedraceae
Ephedra nevadensis
Ephedra nevadensis
Also known as Ephedra antisiphylitica, Ephedra nevadensis subvar. paucibracteata, Ephedra nevadensis f. rosea, Ephedra antisyphilitica var. pedunculata
Flowering Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Desert Shrub · Xeriscape · Drought Tolerant · Mormon Tea · Medicinal · Native · Southwest · Arid · Evergreen · Low Water
Nevada Ephedra (Mormon Tea) is a leafless, jointed desert shrub native to the arid regions of the American Southwest, well suited to hot, dry, and sunny conditions. It requires excellent drainage and very infrequent watering, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or a desert-themed garden. This plant has a long history of traditional medicinal use and provides structure and wildlife interest year-round.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 8 hours
- Watering
- Water minimally; allow soil to dry thoroughly between waterings · Every 14-21 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–8.5
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yellow
- Foliage
- Green · Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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