Ephedra gerardiana (Ephedrine)

Other names: Ephedra vulgaris, Epitonin, Ephedra californica, Indian jointfir , Pakistani ephedra , Brigham Weed

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best in poor to moderately fertile, sharply-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate drought. Does not tolerate shade or wet soil.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Dense

Native to

Himalayas, China

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Though known as a medicinal herb, it should be used with great caution under the supervision of a qualified practioner.

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