Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria Nauseosa)

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Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) $15.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes • USDA Growing Zones: 4-8 • Height: 3-6 feet • Spread: 3-6 feet

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Summer to Fall (August-October) • Colors: Bright yellow • Flower Size: Dense clusters of small flowers

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low • Soil: Well-draining, sandy or clay • Spacing: 3-4 feet apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Critical late-season food • Butterflies: Fall nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Hosts many species • Birds: Winter seed source

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Prune if needed • Summer: No supplemental water needed • Fall: Leave flowers for pollinators • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

  • Sagebrush

  • Native Grasses

  • Penstemons

  • Mountain Mahogany

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Silver-gray foliage • Late season blooms • Extremely drought tolerant • Fast growing • Important wildlife plant

💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.

🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Excellent for dry slopes, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens.

 



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