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(Jamesia americana)
Fivepetal Cliffbush (Jamesia americana)
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Charles Gibbons
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Jamesia americana, commonly known as Fivepetal Cliffbush, is a deciduous shrub native to rocky slopes, canyon walls, and mountainous regions of the Southwestern United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountains. It typically grows to a height and width of 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters), with a rounded and bushy habit. This shrub is notable for its clusters of fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, each with five petals and prominent stamens, which are quite showy and attract pollinators. The leaves are broadly ovate and can turn yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest.
Fivepetal Cliffbush is valued for its attractive, sweet-scented flowers and its adaptability to rock gardens and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements once established. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. It is relatively low-maintenance and is not commonly affected by serious pests or diseases. However, it may not perform well in regions with hot, humid summers.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fivepetal Cliffbush is valued for its attractive, sweet-scented flowers and its adaptability to rock gardens and naturalistic plantings. It is often used in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements once established. In cultivation, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. It is relatively low-maintenance and is not commonly affected by serious pests or diseases. However, it may not perform well in regions with hot, humid summers.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Rocky slopes, canyon walls, and mountainous regions of the Southwestern United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountains
Other Names
Common Names: Cliff Jamesia, Cliffbush, Waxflower
Scientific Names: , Jamesia americana, Jamesia americana var. americana, Edwinia americana, Jamesia americana f. tristyla, Edwinia wrightii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Jamesia americana Torr. & A.Gray