Ambrosia Species, Burro Bush, Burro Weed, Desert Bur Sage, Desert Ragweed, White Bursage

Ambrosiadumosa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ambrosia (am-BRO-zhuh)
Species
dumosa (doo-MO-suh)
Synonym
Franseria dumosa
Gaertneria dumosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salome, Arizona

Tonopah, Arizona

Las Vegas, Nevada

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