Ericameria nauseosa (Rabbitbrush)

From CONPS: Plant this shrub in full sun, 5' to 6' wide and 2' to 6' in height when mature. Adaptable, will thrive in many types of soil but needs good drainage. Drought tolerant, blooms August - October, yellow flowers attract pollinators and small birds eat seeds.

From GIAB - not sure if this is the same plant, but same name - variety?

Dwarf Blue Rabbitbrush
Latin Name: Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa var. nau- seosa
Mature Height: 1-4’
Mature Spread: 1-4’

Hardy To: 8,500’
Water: Very Low
Exposure: Full Sun
Flower Color: Golden Yellow
Flower Season: Mid to Late Summer
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees
Description: Dwarf Blue Rabbitbush is a native of our very own Rocky Mountains, and it grows naturally in many of the arid regions of western North America. It is a compact shrub with a rounded form consisting of gray to light green stems and linear, bluish-gray leaves. Tight, flat-topped clusters of small, fragrant golden yellow flowers appear from mid to late summer. Thriving in dry areas,

this shrub has become increasingly popular as a Xeric plant of choice, and the“dwarf”variety is the perfect size for most home landscapes. It is an indispensable and indestructible native with multi-season interest; it has a very attractive winter form.

Care: Prune back several inches in early spring before new growth emerges. This will help maintain the plant’s tidy globe shape. This plant will reseed readily. Deadheading will prevent reseeding but at the cost of winter interest.

Fun Fact: Native Peoples used Ericameria nauseosa to make yellow dye, tea, and cough medicine. It was once considered a possible source of rubber.