Larrea tridentata | Creosote Bush, Chaparral | Various
Larrea tridentata belongs to the plant family ZYGOPHYLLACE and Genus Larrea This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Larrea tridentata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Larrea tridentata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Larrea tridentata creosote bush,chaparral is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Larrea tridentata has been traditionally used as an anticarcinogenic. Chaparral (sometimes called creosote bush) is not permitted in some countries. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the aerial parts. May cause hepatitis if taken internally.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.