Leafless Ephedra (Ephedra Foeminea) is a perennial shrub in the Ephedraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Ephedra foeminea is a much-branched, evergreen, climbing to scrambling shrub with very small, scale-like leaves and green, wiry stems.

Leafless Ephedra

Leafless Ephedra

Ephedra Foeminea

Ephedra foeminea is a much-branched, evergreen, climbing to scrambling shrub with very small, scale-like leaves and green, wiry stems.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Leafless Ephedra

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Ephedraceae
Genus:Ephedra