shrub

Purshia mexicana | Mexican Cliffrose

(Cowania mexicana)

Mexican Cliffrose makes a nice evergreen background for smaller flowering plants. Roselike flowers are fragrant. Plumed seedheads add interest in summer. Canopy coverage: 28 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -20F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 6 feet high

Width: 6 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: cream

Flower Season: spring