Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation which allows them to stay

which allows them to stay green year-round and to act as fire buffers around residences

Berries are edible

Host plant for the Mournful Duskywing butterfly

High North Coast Ranges

Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation which allows them to stayRecommended for desert and high mountain gardens, but will also do well in inland valleys in well draining soil. Nitrogen fixing. Seeds are sought after by birds and chipmunks. Very drought and cold tolerant. Plant Characteristics Family Name Rosaceae Species Name Purshia tridentata Common Name Antelope Bitterbrush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream