Ambrosia deltoidea
Triangleleaf Bursage
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.