Chrysothamnus nauseosus

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Yellow Rabbitbush

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Erect, free branching shrub. 6' tall x 3' wide. Gray green foliage drops off the plant and it blooms in late summer. Blooms are fluffy yellow flowers. Stems and leaves are aromatic.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Poor

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.