Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Showy (but not edible) red-purple

Showy (but not edible) red-purple berries appear in fall

Cuttings from Black Diamond Mines Regional Park (Contra Costa County) Natural Habitat Dry slopes

A beautiful native azalea with fragrant flowers in spring and colorful foliage in fall

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

All of their honey varieties are kept raw to preserve the full health and taste benefits of the diverse nectars of the Los Angeles area

Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Showy (but not edible) red-purpleRecommended 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