Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush
Ericameria nauseosus var. glabrata syn. graveolens
Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush
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Very similar to the species but remaining slightly smaller. Narrow, gray-green foliage has a slight blue cast. Bright golden yellow flowers are late fall blooming, commonly September-October.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Fits small spaces.
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush get?
About 2' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 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 Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Smooth Pungent Rabbit Brush 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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