Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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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.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 4 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: Hot wa ter and 3 wks. stratification.

Sunset Zones

3*, 7*, 9*, 10*, 11*, 12*, 14*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*

Plant communities

Creosote Bush Scrub, Joshua Tree Woodland

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Bilobed Looper Moth

Megalographa biloba