Creosote Bush
Larrea tridentata
Creosote Bush is a shrub for mid-border, structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May, Aug.
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 240 cm |
| Spread | 240 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 7a-11b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Yes |
Where to use it in a border
At around 240 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 240 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 11b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.
Border Builder uses Creosote Bush's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Angelita Daisyto edge in front
- Bear Grassto edge in front
- Black Daleato edge in front
- Blackfoot Daisyto edge in front
- Blue Beaked Yuccato edge in front
- Century Plantto edge in front
Garden styles
Mediterranean Modern Native Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)