Antelope Bitterbrush
Antelope bitterbrush is a native shrub with a low, twisting, and spreading growth habit. Native to the western US, it is very drought-tolerant. It has tiny green leaves with three lobes at the tips.
Its most attractive feature is when it is in bloom, being covered with many small, light yellow flowers in May to June.
Antelope bitterbrush can be great for a western, naturalistic landscape with native plants. This plant may have limited availability at nurseries, so you may have to special order it.
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Antelope Bitterbrush
Antelope bitterbrush is a native shrub with a low, twisting, and spreading growth habit. Native to the western US, it is very drought-tolerant. It has tiny green leaves with three lobes at the tips.
Its most attractive feature is when it is in bloom, being covered with many small, light yellow flowers in May to June.
Antelope bitterbrush can be great for a western, naturalistic landscape with native plants. This plant may have limited availability at nurseries, so you may have to special order it.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Purshia tridentata
Pronunciation
PUR-shee-uh try-den-TAY-ta
Mature Height
3 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
3 to 6 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
May to June
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
native to the western United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
not specified
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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