Baby blue rabbitbrush

Baby blue rabbitbrush is a small, mounding, sliver-leaved shrub. It's rounded shape gives it a very neat and tidy appearance. Growing only one to three feet tall, it fits well into most plant beds. This dwarf form of rabbitbrush is native to the western US and supports many insects and pollinators. 

In September, each stem grows a cluster of golden yellow flowers that together, cover the entire plant. It's bright gold appearance can be the highlight of a fall landscape. 

Baby blue rabbitbrush is very water-wise once established. Requiring only occasional watering, it is a great option for hot, dry areas where you want to minimize landscape maintenance. 

Baby blue rabbitbrush

Baby blue rabbitbrush is a small, mounding, sliver-leaved shrub. It's rounded shape gives it a very neat and tidy appearance. Growing only one to three feet tall, it fits well into most plant beds. This dwarf form of rabbitbrush is native to the western US and supports many insects and pollinators. 

In September, each stem grows a cluster of golden yellow flowers that together, cover the entire plant. It's bright gold appearance can be the highlight of a fall landscape. 

Baby blue rabbitbrush is very water-wise once established. Requiring only occasional watering, it is a great option for hot, dry areas where you want to minimize landscape maintenance. 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Ericameria nauseosus var. nauseosus

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Pronunciation

AIR-ic-uh-MAIR-ee-uh NOS-ee-oh-sus

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Mature Height

1-3 feet

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Mature Spread

2 to 3 feet

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

golden yellow

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Bloom time

September to October

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

Western US

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Light Requirements

sun to light shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

7,500 feet

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