Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

desert bitterbrush
Photo Credit to: Stan Shebs

Desert Bitterbrush
Purshia Glandulosa

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, Salt
Max Plant Height (in ft): 15
First Bloom: April
Last Bloom: July
Flower Color: Yellow

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 900
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 10000
Counties: Iron, Washington

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Slow
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: No information found
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification
Reproduction: Low
Establishment: No information found

Ecological

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