Thamnosma montana seeds
Botanical name Thamnosa montana
Common name Turpentine broom
Turpentine broom is a resinous and aromatic shrub in the citrus family. It bears unusual dark purple flowers in late winter and early spring, followed by two-lobed fruits containing one seed in each lobe. Turpentine broom is an important host plant for the desert black swallowtail butterfly.
Family Rutaceae
Plant Type Perennial
Mature Size 2-3′ H x 2-3′ W
Flower Color Purple
Flowering Season Winter, Spring
Cold Tolerance 15 degrees F
Wildlife Benefited Butterflies
Warnings None
Sowing Time Fall/Winter
Pre-Treatment None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
Botanical name Thamnosa montana
Common name Turpentine broom
Turpentine broom is a resinous and aromatic shrub in the citrus family. It bears unusual dark purple flowers in late winter and early spring, followed by two-lobed fruits containing one seed in each lobe. Turpentine broom is an important host plant for the desert black swallowtail butterfly.
Family Rutaceae
Plant Type Perennial
Mature Size 2-3′ H x 2-3′ W
Flower Color Purple
Flowering Season Winter, Spring
Cold Tolerance 15 degrees F
Wildlife Benefited Butterflies
Warnings None
Sowing Time Fall/Winter
Pre-Treatment None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
Botanical name Thamnosa montana
Common name Turpentine broom
Turpentine broom is a resinous and aromatic shrub in the citrus family. It bears unusual dark purple flowers in late winter and early spring, followed by two-lobed fruits containing one seed in each lobe. Turpentine broom is an important host plant for the desert black swallowtail butterfly.
Family Rutaceae
Plant Type Perennial
Mature Size 2-3′ H x 2-3′ W
Flower Color Purple
Flowering Season Winter, Spring
Cold Tolerance 15 degrees F
Wildlife Benefited Butterflies
Warnings None
Sowing Time Fall/Winter
Pre-Treatment None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
