Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria Nauseosa)
Regular price $15.99 Save $-15.99Rubber 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:
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Sagebrush
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Native Grasses
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Penstemons
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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.