Sold in a 1 gallon container.
Mature size: 3’ H x 3’ W
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Sandy or gravelly, well-draining
Water use: Low
Cold hardy to: 20 degrees F
Flowers: White and off-white from March to June
Native to: Southern California and deserts; UT, AZ, Baja California
Elevation: Up to 5,250’.
Cheesebush is a short-lived shrub in the sunflower family. The leaves are thin and resinous and emit a “cheesy” odor when crushed. It is drought-deciduous and will drop leaves and branches during the hot summer months. Cheesebush is a co-dominant species with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata)in the creosote scrub, shadscale scrub, Joshua tree woodland, and pinyon-juniper woodland. Cheesebush can rapidly establish disturbed areas and resprout after a fire, making it an excellent choice for restoring disturbed or graded sites.
Sold in a 1 gallon container.
Mature size: 3’ H x 3’ W
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Sandy or gravelly, well-draining
Water use: Low
Cold hardy to: 20 degrees F
Flowers: White and off-white from March to June
Native to: Southern California and deserts; UT, AZ, Baja California
Elevation: Up to 5,250’.
Cheesebush is a short-lived shrub in the sunflower family. The leaves are thin and resinous and emit a “cheesy” odor when crushed. It is drought-deciduous and will drop leaves and branches during the hot summer months. Cheesebush is a co-dominant species with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata)in the creosote scrub, shadscale scrub, Joshua tree woodland, and pinyon-juniper woodland. Cheesebush can rapidly establish disturbed areas and resprout after a fire, making it an excellent choice for restoring disturbed or graded sites.
