Bluestem Joint Fir (Ephedra Equisetina) is a perennial shrub in the Ephedraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Ephedra equisetina is an evergreen shrub known for its drought tolerance and distinctive blue-green jointed stems.
Bluestem Joint Fir
Ephedra Equisetina
Ephedra equisetina is an evergreen shrub known for its drought tolerance and distinctive blue-green jointed stems.
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