Creamy white rose-like flowers with sweet fragrance and feathery seed plumes on a tough Rocky Mountain native.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- May to Jun
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 3-6'
- Bloom Colors
- WhiteYellow
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❋ Fragrant△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance
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About This Name
Purshia mexicana is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Cliffrose unambiguously. The genus Purshia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Cliffrose, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Purshia mexicana will give you the most precise results.