PatternBaseAntelope Bitterbrush
Purshia tridentata, Rosaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
Nitrogen FixerBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Soapweed YuccaYucca glauca
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosaNurse PlantWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Limber PinePinus flexilisNurse PlantWind Protection
Banana YuccaYucca baccataWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repensBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Chia SageSalvia columbariaePest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Hairy Golden AsterHeterotheca villosaWind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Antagonistic Plants
Uses
Functions
Nitrogen FixationWildlife BrowseErosion ControlDrought Tolerance
Edible Parts
Seeds
Medicinal Uses
Traditional Native American Medicine
Common Questions
What zones does Antelope Bitterbrush grow in?
Antelope Bitterbrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
Is Antelope Bitterbrush a nitrogen fixer?
Yes, Antelope Bitterbrush is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.
What are good companion plants for Antelope Bitterbrush?
Good companions for Antelope Bitterbrush include Soapweed Yucca, Ponderosa Pine, Limber Pine, Banana Yucca, Creeping Oregon Grape.
Design guilds with Antelope Bitterbrush and see companion relationships visually.
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