Cliffrose

Purshia mexicana The Cliffrose or Bitterbrush is a rose-type plant Native to the Western US. In many areas, it is classified as an Endangered Species. It is a small evergreen shrub with white to pale yellow or pink flowers and tiny leaves with somewhat sticky hairs. The roots have the ability to fix Nitrogen from the air, reducing its fertilizer needs. It grows well in dry, rocky areas at elevations above 3,000 feet. It blooms from spring until summer. Then if summer rains are plentiful, the plants may bloom again.

Growing Height: 8-20"

Min Yearly Rainfall: 8"

Seeds Per Pound: 58,000

Acre Rate: 6-7 lbs.