| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Fruit: | Other: Has cones not fruit but cones are showy. |
| Flowers: | Other: Has pollen cones not flowers but pollen cones are showy. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Medicinal Herb |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
