Overview

Chrysothamnus is a plant with a spreading branched habit in the genus Chrysothamnus, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysothamnus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens.

About

Chrysothamnus, commonly known as rabbit brush, is a spreading branched deciduous shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This hardy plant (H4) is suitable for wildlife gardens and is best appreciated during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through seed or grafting.

About the genus

Chrysothamnus, known as rabbitbrush, rabbitbush, and chamisa, are a genus of shrubs in the family Asteraceae. The native distribution is in the arid western United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. It is known for its bright white or yellow flowers in late summer.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chrysothamnus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Chrysothamnus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chrysothamnus

Propagation

Seed, grafting

Pest resistance

Susceptible to caterpillars, aphids, hawthorn button top midge

Disease resistance

Susceptible to fireblight, honey fungus, crown gall, silver leaf, powdery mildews, rust diseases

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