Quick answer: Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register 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 | Part shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Loose, well-drained sand/loam/caliche |
| Bloom | Mar-Sep (peak spring) |
| Height | 3-5 ft (to 10 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Nectar for native/bumble/honey bees; supports grasshoppers/mantids/crickets |
Produces allelopathic compounds -- inhibits growth of competing vegetation beneath it
none; dominant native shrub across the Southwest desert
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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