Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green, Grey, Silver

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Rapid growing woody perennial reaches mature size of 2' x 3'. Leaves are gray and overed with short white hairs. The stems are white stems. It blooms spring and fall. Pollen can cause allergic reactions. Beware of burs that can be a nuisance to socks and pets. Grows in loose well drained soil. Full sun. Very drought tolerant. Nice contrast with coarse textured shrubs in desert landscapes. Native to southwestern US.

Frost tolerant to 0 F. ambrosia=of excellent flavor dumosa=bushy