Bluestem Joint Fir, Bluestem Ephedra, Mongolian Ephedra, Ma Huang
Attractive year-round, Ephedra equisetina (Bluestem Joint Fir) is a densely branched, evergreen shrub boasting a profusion of upright, stiff, finely textured, powder-blue leafless stems. Clusters of small frilly yellow flowers bloom in spring. Bluestem Joint Fir is dioecious with separate male and female plants. Male plants produce small, spiky, yellow pollen cones and the female plants produce seed cones that burst from the nodes that line the stems. The small, fleshy, female seed cones mature to bright red berries. Spreading by suckers, Bluestem Joint Fir is extremely cold, heat and drought tolerant. It adds a nice textural contrast in the landscape and has become popular in xeriscape gardens.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ephedraceae |
Common names | Ma Huang |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ephedraceae |
Common names | Ma Huang |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing | 60" - 72" (150cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
How many Ephedra equisetina (Bluestem Joint Fir) do I need for my garden?
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