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Ephedra gerardiana (Ephedrine)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ephedra gerardiana
Other names
Ephedra vulgaris, Epitonin, Ephedra californica, Indian jointfir , Pakistani ephedra , Ephedrine, Brigham Weed
Genus
Ephedra Ephedra
Species
E. gerardiana - E. gerardiana is a dense, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub with upright, jointed, deep green shoots and insignificant, yellow-green flowers in summer followed by red fruit in autumn.
Ephedra gerardiana is: Evergreen
Habit
Dense
Toxicity
Though known as a medicinal herb, it should be used with great caution under the supervision of a qualified practioner.
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ephedra gerardiana (Ephedrine) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Best in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate drought. Does not tolerate shade or wet soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ephedra gerardiana
Other names
Ephedra vulgaris, Epitonin, Ephedra californica, Indian jointfir , Pakistani ephedra , Ephedrine, Brigham Weed
Genus
Ephedra Ephedra
Species
E. gerardiana - E. gerardiana is a dense, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub with upright, jointed, deep green shoots and insignificant, yellow-green flowers in summer followed by red fruit in autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Dense
Toxicity
Though known as a medicinal herb, it should be used with great caution under the supervision of a qualified practioner.
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ephedra gerardiana (Ephedrine) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Best in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate drought. Does not tolerate shade or wet soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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