Cliff Fendlerbush
Cliff fendlerbush is a interesting native shrub that naturally grows in rocky soils on slopes and canyons of the pinyon-juniper forest.
Its best quality is its pretty, rose-like white flowers that appear in late spring. The branches grow in an upright, irregular manner. This habit makes it a good option for narrow sites where a tall plant is desired.
Cliff fendlerbush seems to be oblivious to erratic weather changes, drought, and low water conditions.
Cliff Fendlerbush
Cliff fendlerbush is a interesting native shrub that naturally grows in rocky soils on slopes and canyons of the pinyon-juniper forest.
Its best quality is its pretty, rose-like white flowers that appear in late spring. The branches grow in an upright, irregular manner. This habit makes it a good option for narrow sites where a tall plant is desired.
Cliff fendlerbush seems to be oblivious to erratic weather changes, drought, and low water conditions.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Fendlera rupicola
Pronunciation
FEND-ler-uh roo-pee-koh-luh
Mature Height
4 to 6 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
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.
Flower Color
white
Bloom time
May
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
southwestern United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
There are about five cliff fendlerbushes planted at the Xeriscape Garden. They have taken around four growing seasons to establish. During this period, they didn't look very impressive. But once they became established, the plants became more robust and began to flower. They have been worth the wait. The white flowers are very pretty when in bloom.
It's a good idea to surround it with plants with attractive leaves since its growth habit is narrow and irregular.
Maintenance
Prune for desired shape when young.