Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

Blackbrush
Photo Credit to: Stan Shebs

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.

Warning
Tends to be weedy, enhances fire