antelope bitterbrush

Purshia tridentata

Antelope Bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) is a beautiful, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub native to the deserts and dry plains of North America. Growing up to 2 m in height, its green foliage is shaped like fine, three-toothed leaves. The bush is in full bloom in the late spring and early summer when its flowers of bright orange appear, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Antelope Bitterbrush is hardy and fast-growing and can be used as an ornamental bush in landscapes or to attract beneficial wildlife in wild areas.