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Bluestem Joint Fir

Ephedra equisetina

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Plant Attributes

Height

4-6′

Width

3-8′

Soil Moisture

Moderate to xeric

Hardiness

USDA zones 4b-9 (up to 7,000′)

Culture

Garden loam, clay or sandy soil

Year Introduced

2004

Deer Resistant

Yes

Flower color

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Sandy soil

Yes

Sun

Yes

Winter interest

Yes

Xeric

Yes

Zone 4

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Zone 9

Yes

Description

Finely textured blue-green stems with a conspicuous froth of yellow blooms often followed by red berries. Related to conifers. Bluestem joint fir is extremely heat and drought tolerant. Dense branching provides excellent winter interest. Shrub. Xeriscape.