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Mormon Tea
Ephedra nevadensis
Mormon Tea
In stock · from $45.99
Shrubby, leafless native with non-woody, upright green stems. Grows readily in sandy soils with sunny, dry climates across the world. Adds great texture contrast to a low-maintenance landscape.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-07.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Mormon Tea get?
About 5' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mormon Tea need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Mormon Tea need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Mormon Tea grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. 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.
Where can I buy Mormon Tea in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $45.99. 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 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.
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