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Antelope Bitterbrush
Purshia tridentata
Antelope Bitterbrush
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Gray-green foliage and yellow flowers line the branches in springtime, and mid-summer, brown-hulled teardrop seeds appear. The fresh berries can be popped, leaking bright red, bitter juice. (Rugged Country Plants)
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Antelope Bitterbrush get?
About 8' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Antelope Bitterbrush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Antelope Bitterbrush need?
Low water use.
Will Antelope Bitterbrush 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.
Where can I buy Antelope Bitterbrush 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 Antelope Bitterbrush 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.