Native throughout the flatlands of the arid west, this tough evergreen shrub is especially aromatic after a rain. In the wild it has an open form with sparse olive green foliage on woody stems. Irrigated plants will be much more lush and grow faster. Small yellow spring flowers are followed by fuzzy seedpods. Plant in full sun and in well-drained soils.
Larrea tridentata (Creosote, Greasewood)
Larrea tridentata
Creosote Bush, Greasewood, Hediondilla, Governadora, Guamis
Native throughout the flatlands of the arid west, this tough evergreen shrub is especially aromatic after a rain. In the wild it has an open form with sparse olive green foliage on woody stems. Irrigated plants will be much more lush and grow faster. Small yellow spring flowers are followed by fuzzy seedpods. Plant in full sun and in well-drained soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 4' - 8' (ft) |
| Spread | 4' - 8' (ft) |
| Spacing | 96" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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