This spiky shrub occurs in southern Nevada and Utah, eastern California, western Arizona and into Mexico at elevations of 2,000 to 6,000 feet. The jointed, 3-foot-tall leafless stems have a strong vertical from. This species of Ephedra is similar in appearance to E. viridis except its stems are gray instead of green. The plants are separately sexed with female plants producing tiny cones. Plant in full sun and provide good drainage.
Ephedra nevadensis (Mormon Tea)
Ephedra nevadensis
Mormon Tea, Nevada Jointfir, Nevada Joint-fir
This spiky shrub occurs in southern Nevada and Utah, eastern California, western Arizona and into Mexico at elevations of 2,000 to 6,000 feet. The jointed, 3-foot-tall leafless stems have a strong vertical from. This species of Ephedra is similar in appearance to E. viridis except its stems are gray instead of green. The plants are separately sexed with female plants producing tiny cones. Plant in full sun and provide good drainage.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 7 (0° F) |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 5' (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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