Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

Antelope Bitterbrush
Purshia Tridentata

Plant type: Shrub
Growing Season: Cool
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: High

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Alkaline, Heavy metals
Heavy Metal Type: Ce, Ti
Max Plant Height (in ft): 10
First Bloom: May
Last Bloom: June
Flower Color: White, Yellow

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): No minimum elevation found
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 7000
Counties: Beaver, Boxelder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Saltlake, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne, Weber

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Fast
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification or damage to seed coat
Reproduction: Low
Establishment: No information found

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Pollinator habitat, Big Game habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience, Bumblebee habitat

Additional Information

Commerical Availability: Yes

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