Ma Huang Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Ma Huang is an evergreen shrub grown for its slender green stems and upright branching growth. It is commonly used in dry landscapes, rock gardens, and ornamental plantings. The plant adapts well to sunny locations and prefers sandy, well-drained soil. Ma Huang is suitable for warm, dry climates and low-maintenance garden settings.

Features

• Evergreen shrub with green stems
• Upright branching growth habit
• Suitable for rock gardens
• Adapted to dry conditions
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers sandy, well-drained soil
• Suitable for landscape planting
• Low-maintenance ornamental plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ephedra sinica
• Common Name (US): Ephedra
• Seed Type / Variety: Shrub Seeds
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days with warm, moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 120 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 90 cm