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Ephedra viridis


Mormon Tea, Brigham Tea, Long Leaf Ephedra, Mountain Joint Fir




Origin:  Native to southwestern North America.
Family
Ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
viridis
Category
Perennials, Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
6 - 11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
9a and greater
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H1c
Temperature (°C)
- 20 to 10
Temperature (°F)
4 to 50
Height
1.8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
An evergreen shrub with long, upright leaves.
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained loamy soil and full sun.
Shape
Bushy.
Pests
No notable pests or diseases.
Habitat
Dry rocky slopes, gravel terraces, and canyon walls.
Notable Specimens
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in autumn in a greenhouse.
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