Scientific Name: Ephedra equistina

Common Name: Bluestem Joint Fir (Mongolian Ephedra, or Mu zei ma huang)

Family: Ephedraceae

Habit: Evergreen Shrub

Growth Form: Type: Broadleaf. Finely textured blue-green or bluish stems with dense branching.

Mature Size: Height: 4-5'; Width: 6-8';

Flowers: Yellow followed by red berries. Flowering Season: Spring

Hardiness: Zone 4b - 9

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun. Extremely heat tolerant.

Water Requirements: Moderate to xeric. Extremely drought tolerant.

Soil Requirements: Clay, loam, sandy. Does not perform well in wet, poorly drained soils.

Other Info: Elevation Guide: UP to 6200', Deer resistant, Excellent winter interest