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Bluestem joint fir

Ephedra equisetina

Bluestem joint fir Jefferson County Courage Garden
Quick Facts
Plant Family: Ephedraceae (Joint Fir)
Plant Type: Shrub
Garden: Xeriscape
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
Size (height x width): 4' - 6' x 3' - 8'
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Yellow
Light Needs: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Xeric (less water once established): Yes
Plant Select: Yes
More information for Bluestem joint fir

Description:

Give this Evergreen shrub lots of room to spread (see size).  The bluish gray-green stems of this shrub are jointed, grow upright and retain year round attractiveness.  The yellow pollen and seed cones produced in the spring are barely noticeable.   If the shrub is female, the seed cones will mature to about 1/3″ diameter bright red fleshy cones that are consumed by birds.


Landscape Use:

Specimen, Mass planting, Background border, Rock garden, Xeriscape garden


Culture:

Performs well when planted in well drained soils and tolerates alkaline and lime soil conditions. It is drought tolerant once it is established and will sucker spread if it receives too much water.

Bluestem joint fir

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