Dwarf Blue Rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosa var. nauseosa
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: This is a compact strain of the native rabbitbrush. It grows in compact mounds of grayish-blue foliage. Golden-yellow blooms brighten the plant in late-summer to fall. It tolerates heavy soils and can survive on natural precipitation once established.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 20-30" tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue, Silver-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Gold
Bloom Seasons: Fall, Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Attracts pollinators by the droves. Especiallly native bees.
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