Carried by 1 nurseries
View Availability at NurseryData provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria
View additional distribution information on the Jepson eflora
Ephedra nevadensis (Nevada ephedra) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America. Its range extends west to California and Oregon, east to Texas, and south to Mexico, including areas of the Great Basin, Colorado plateau and desert Southwest. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, generally in areas without trees.
Shrub
3 - 4 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Yellow
Spring
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Very Low
Moderate
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
For propagating by seed: Hot wa ter and 3 wks. stratification.
3*, 7*, 9*, 10*, 11*, 12*, 14*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*
Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 1 likely
Bilobed Looper Moth
Megalographa biloba