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Rabbitbrush

A bush with vibrant yellow flowers, set against a dark background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A bushy plant surrounded by pebbles and rocks in a garden setting.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Yellow wildflowers with thin stems against a dark background.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Yellow flowers with green foliage in a natural setting.
A bee on bright yellow flowers against a blurred green background.
A bush with vibrant yellow flowers, set against a dark background.
A bushy plant surrounded by pebbles and rocks in a garden setting.
Yellow wildflowers with thin stems against a dark background.
Yellow flowers with green foliage in a natural setting.
A bee on bright yellow flowers against a blurred green background.

Plant Information

Common name: Rabbitbrush

Scientific name: Ericameria nauseosa

Water usage: Very low

Sun exposure: Full sun

Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, birds, and small mammals

Native: No

Height: 3 to 6 feet

Spread: 3 to 6 feet

Care information

Drought tolerant, fall color, showy flowers, needs rocky/clay soil