Quick answer: Antelope bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) is native to 12 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 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 | Sandy or rocky |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Jun |
| Height | 2-8 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, key wildlife browse |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Antelope bitterbrush
Where is Antelope bitterbrush native?
Antelope bitterbrush (Purshia tridentata) is native to 12 states across the Midwest and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Antelope bitterbrush bloom?
Antelope bitterbrush blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Antelope bitterbrush need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Sandy or rocky. Mature height: 2-8 ft.
Is Antelope bitterbrush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, key wildlife browse.
Is Antelope bitterbrush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Antelope bitterbrush is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Antelope bitterbrush?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Purshia tridentata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Antelope bitterbrush.
- Munro's globemallow Sphaeralcea munroana
- Arrowleaf balsamroot Balsamorhiza sagittata
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
- Rubber rabbitbrush Ericameria nauseosa
- Showy milkweed Asclepias speciosa
- Snowbrush ceanothus Ceanothus velutinus
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