Quick answer: Rubber rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Most dry soils, alkaline ok |
| Bloom | Bloom Aug-Oct |
| Height | 2-6 ft |
| Wildlife value | Late bees and butterflies |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 24 Oct 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Rubber rabbitbrush
Where is Rubber rabbitbrush native?
Rubber rabbitbrush (Ericameria nauseosa) is native to 17 states across the Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Rubber rabbitbrush bloom?
Rubber rabbitbrush blooms Aug-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Rubber rabbitbrush need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Most dry soils, alkaline ok. Mature height: 2-6 ft.
Is Rubber rabbitbrush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Late bees and butterflies.
Is Rubber rabbitbrush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Rubber rabbitbrush is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Rubber rabbitbrush seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 24 Oct 2026. Look for the scientific name Ericameria nauseosa on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Rubber rabbitbrush.
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
- Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa
- Western yarrow Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis
- Rocky Mountain bee plant Peritoma serrulata
- Common gaillardia (blanketflower) Gaillardia aristata
- Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
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