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Ambrosia deltoidea

Triangleleaf Bursage

Plant photo of: Ambrosia deltoidea
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate-fast rate to 1' x 2'. Leaves are silver-green and resemble small triangles. Flowers are non-showy and appear midwinter to midspring. Full sun. Allergenic to some being related to ragweed. Highly drought tolerant. Good for naturalistic landscapes. It is short-lived but will reseed. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

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

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.