Venegasia carpesioides, Canyon Sunflower Alkaline Dark green stems that resemble

Dark green stems that resemble bamboo grow in clumps

The point on the blade will help with digging as well

Fern Leaf Ironwood

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Venegasia carpesioides, Canyon Sunflower Alkaline Dark green stems that resembleVenegasia carpesioides, Canyon Sunflower A shrubby bush that can reach a height of five feet tall. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. This plant is very versatile and can be used for bank stabilization. it is best to prune before new growth in the late fall and winter. If your plant is established you can cut the plant back hard to stubs no shorter than 8 long. You can also cut back half of the stems hard and lightly head back others. If the plant is