How to Grow and Care for Cliff-rose

Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) is a perennial shrub that usually grows wider than it is tall. It blooms from late spring to early summer with yellow or white flowers. A palatable bush for browsing livestock and big game, it also provides seed and cover for small wildlife and birds. Grows in full sun and well-drained soil.

Purshia stansburyana is a shrub generally growing up to about one to three meters tall, known to approach 4 meters to up to 8 meters in exceptional circumstances, becoming somewhat treelike. It easily hybridizes with other Purshia species. It is covered in shreddy bark. The small, very thick, glandular leaves are divided into several lobes which may be divided into sub-lobes.

Desert bitterbrush is a resilient shrub native to western North America. It flaunts clusters of fragrant yellow flowers, which bloom abundantly in spring and early summer. This plant is adapted to arid landscapes, its small, leathery leaves conserving moisture and its deep roots exploiting scarce water sources. The glandular aspect of its name refers to tiny exuding glands, which may deter herbivory. Its hardiness enables it to thrive amidst rocky soils and steep terrains.

This cliff-rose grows in desert regions, standing out against dry grasslands in the upland scrub with its five-petaled, showy blooms in bright pink. It produces slender, feathery fruits. The antelope bush has a bit of a mystery to it even today, as there have been disagreements among researchers about both its genus and its subfamily.