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Ericameria laricifolia

Turpentine Bush

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Low mounding evergreen shrub grows to 2' x 3'. Tiny dark green, needle like leaves have aroma of turpentine. Yellow clusters of flowers appear late summer to fall. Seeds attract birds. Native to southwest U.S. and Mexcio.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.