Dwarf Rubber Rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa var. nauseosa) is a compact strain of the native Rabbitbrush. It grows in an attractive, compact mound of grayish-blue foliage. Cheerful yellow flowers appear in clusters at the top of the stems in late summer and attract many pollinators. Due to its smaller size, this species can be planted in groups and makes an excellent addition to dry gardens and borders, parkstrips, xeric gardens, rock gardens, or natural or restorative plantings. Do not place near building and structures since it is flammable. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution.
Dwarf Rubber Rabbitbrush
Native to Cache County: Yes
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 20 - 30" tall and wide is common
Spacing: 2 - 3' apart
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Season: August - September
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Soils: Does best in well-drained soil, but can be tolerant of sand, loam, or clay soils.
Plants in the Ericameria family are host species to 18 known native pollinators in the Cache Valley area. Rabbitbrush also provides nectar to a variety of native pollinators in late summer and early fall, as well as habitat for nesting birds.