This long-lived herbaceous shrub is native across the western U.S., and into Canada and Mexico. It reseeds prolifically, and establishes quickly on disturbed soils. It has lime green, threadlike leaves and resinous green stems. The plant is covered with yellow, flattop flower clusters in the early fall. Although it will establish and thrive under almost any conditions, full sun exposures and minimal irrigation are recommended. Dry plants are very flammable.
Gutierrezia sarothrae (Snakeweed)
Gutierrezia sarothrae
Broom Snakeweed, Kindlingweed, Matchbrush, Texas Snakeweed, Broomweed, Turpentine Weed, Matchweed
This long-lived herbaceous shrub is native across the western U.S., and into Canada and Mexico. It reseeds prolifically, and establishes quickly on disturbed soils. It has lime green, threadlike leaves and resinous green stems. The plant is covered with yellow, flattop flower clusters in the early fall. Although it will establish and thrive under almost any conditions, full sun exposures and minimal irrigation are recommended. Dry plants are very flammable.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate, Slow |
| Height | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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