Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Cold Hardy to 32 degrees

Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Peninsular Ranges

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

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

Berries are edible

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

Purshia tridentata - Antelope Bitterbrush (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation Cold Hardy to 32 degreesRecommended 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