20-Year Height: 6 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Growth Habit: upright, multi-stemmed, suckers profusely
Drought Tolerance: high
Shade Tolerance: intolerant
Flower: yellow
Foliage: white-gray to silver
Soils: adapted to medium and coarse soils, medium salinity tolerance
Wildlife Value: important browse for ungulates, food and cover for birds and small mammals, attracts pollinators
Disease/Pests: host for crown rust
Native to MT: yes
Other: forms dense thickets, good for erosion control
Photo Credit: Herman, D.E. et al.; provided by ND State Soil Conservation Committee, USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database