Ephedra viridis

Ephedra, Brigham Tea, Long Leaf Ephedra, Mountain Joint Fir, Mormon Tea

Family: Ephedraceae Ephedra


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America