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Bluestem Joint Fir

Dense green shrubbery with tall, thin branches in a garden setting, alongside a cactus in a pot.
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A grassy field with small red berries and purple and yellow flowers in bright sunlight.
Dense green shrubbery with tall, thin branches in a garden setting, alongside a cactus in a pot.
A grassy field with small red berries and purple and yellow flowers in bright sunlight.

Plant Information

Common name: Bluestem Joint Fir

Scientific name: Ephedra equisetina

Water usage: Low

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Bloom time: Last summer (fruits)

Fire resistant: Yes

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, is deer resistant

Native: No

Height: 3 to 6 feet

Spread: 3 to 6 feet

Care information

Very low water required, well drainied soil, and then little to no care