Antelope brittlebush
Antelope brittlebush
Purshia tridentata
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
2400
Max elevation:
9700
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Navajo County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination requirements:
cold stratification
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Springer et al. 2011