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Plant Description and Details
Striking, fine silvery leaves make Rabbitbrush a great fit for a dry area that needs an accent or contrast plant. Try it with Sagebrush for a pretty texture contrast in silvery bluish greens. Explodes in intensely golden flowers in late summer. Used medicinally by Native Americans. Scientists explored using Rabbitbrush as an alternate source of latex during the WWII rubber shortage.
| Common Names | Rubber Rabbitbrush |
| Community | Desert |
| Annual Water Needs | Less than 10 inches |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Native Range | Slopes and flats from WA southeast to NV and CO. |
| Native States | CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, WA, WY |
| Hardiness | Down to Zone 4 |
| Exposure | Sun - Part Shade |
| Soil Preference | Dry, Well Drained |
| Placement | Excellent accent plant or part of a naturalized shrubby area. Grows vigorously with medium water supply. |
| Mature Height | 4 - 6 ft. |
| Mature Width | 5 ft. |
| Group Spacing | 8 - 12 ft. |
| Blossom Color | Gold |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Maintenance Tips | Remove dead stems and/or prune back to several inches above woody base in February/Early March to promote fresh growth. |
| Wildlife | Birds, Butterflies, Mammals, Pollinators |
| Wildlife Notes | Deer and Sheep browse. Good cover for small rodents and jackrabbits. |
| Plants Symbol | ERNAN |
| Family Name | Asteraceae |
| Lewis & Clark | Yes |
