Cliffrose
Purshia mexicana
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Rugged evergreen shrub native to the western United States. Creamy white flowers with bright yellow center appear in summer and turn to feathery seed heads. The tail of the seed head acts like a drill, propelling the seed into the ground. Leaves are tiny and deeply lobed. Excellent choice for any water-wise landscape.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White, Yellow, Cream
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 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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Design Path
- Easy Does It
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Maintenance Path
- Moving Day
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
