Family: Ephedraceae
Genus: Ephedra (eh-FED-ruh) (Info)
Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis) (Info)
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One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category:
Herbs
Shrubs
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By tip layering
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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