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Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea
Ephedra minima
Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea
In stock · from $51.99
This is the prostrate form of the native Mormon Tea shrub. Thin stems intertwine on the ground to gradually form a thick, sprawling, evergreen groundcover. In mid-summer dozens of bright red berry-like flowers appear, nestled down in the foliage
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-12.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea get?
About <6" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $51.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Dwarf Joint Fir Dwarf Mormon Tea wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.