Ephedra Species, Longleaf Jointfir, Longleaf Teabush, Mormon Tea, Tea Weed

Ephedratrifurca

Genus
Ephedra (eh-FED-ruh)
Synonym
Ephedra intermixta
Ephedra trifaria
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2006 | neutral

Other common names for this plant are: Mormon Tea, Canutillo, Long - Leaf Jointfir, Long - Leaf Ephedra, Desert Ephedra, Desert Jointfir,...Read More

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