Perennials, Woody > Ephedra > Ephedra viridis > Ephedra viridis
Ephedra viridis
Mormon Tea, Brigham Tea, Long Leaf Ephedra, Mountain Joint Fir
Origin: Native to southwestern North America.
| Family |
| Ephedraceae |
| Genus |
| Ephedra |
| Species |
| viridis |
| Category |
| Perennials, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9a and greater |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| - 20 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 to 50 |
| Height |
| 1.8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| An evergreen shrub with long, upright leaves. |
| Cultivation |
| Requires a well-drained loamy soil and full sun. |
| Shape |
| Bushy. |
| Pests |
| No notable pests or diseases. |
| Habitat |
| Dry rocky slopes, gravel terraces, and canyon walls. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by sowing seed in autumn in a greenhouse. |
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