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Ephedra distachya/Sea Grape, Jointfir
Striking green stems
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Striking green stems
A mass planting in the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden
Ground cover planting
Close view of green stems
Fast, spreading growth in sandy soil
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Scientific Name:
Ephedra distachya
Common Name:
Sea Grape, Jointfir
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This is a ground covering perennial that can become shrublike under ideal growing conditions. Provide full sunlight and a well-drained soil. It prefers a sandy soil and survives on relatively little water. It is reported that the fruit is edible.