Blackbrush
Coleogyne Ramosissima
Plant type: Shrub
Growing Season: No information found
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Moderate
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 6
First Bloom: April
Last Bloom: May
Flower Color: Yellow
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 2500
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 8000
Counties: Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Sanjuan, Washington, Wayne
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Slow
Germination Overall: Moderate
Germination Rate: Long
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: Low
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Contracting Only
Notes: Coleogyne ramosissima has been shown to collect nitrogen and phosphorus at its roots in higher concentrations then the surrounding soil.