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Common Name: Douglas Rabbitbrush
Scientific Name: Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wildlife habitat improvement
~Revegetation of disturbed areas
~Native landscaping
Height: 1 - 2 1/2 feet
Colors: Yellow flower on green foliage
Flowering Season: Late summer - Fall
Soil Types: Most well drained soils
Tolerances:
~Salt, acid and alkali
~Drought
~Winter
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Minimum Precipitation: 6 -14 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 715,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall or spring
Planting Depth: Surface to 1/8 inch deep
Stratification Requirements: Pre-stratified
Category: Shrubs
 
Description:
Douglas Rabbitbrush, also referred to as Low Rabbitbrush or Yellow Rabbitbrush, is a deciduous shrub that can be found across a wide expanse of the western United States, particularly in mid to high elevation regions. It is most abundant in the Intermountain Region and displays versatility in its habitat preferences, thriving on various soil textures. You can commonly encounter this shrub along roadsides, in drainages, on open ridges, and slopes.
 
This hardy plant exhibits moderate tolerance to salt, acid, and alkali, making it well-suited for challenging environmental conditions. Douglas Rabbitbrush is known for its adaptability, with variations in characteristics and palatability among its subspecies and throughout different seasons and for various animal types. It serves as a valuable native shrub for the revegetation of disturbed sites and plays a role in wildlife habitat improvement and native landscaping.
 
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CHVI8
NRCS Planting Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_chvi8.pdf
 
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin