Plants currently shipping fall 2026
Ephedra, Bluestem (Ephedra equisetina) potted plant, organic
$33.60
Family: Joint Fir (Ephedraceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 10
(Blue Stem Joint Fir, Mu-zei-ma-huang, Mongolian Ephedra) Perennial, primitive subshrub native to the arid steppes of China and Russia. Rare. Extremely robust on the landscape, in general twice the size of Ephedra sinica. Traditional usage (TCM): a source of Ma-huang, containing a similar constituent profile, although Ephedra equisetina is often significantly higher in Ephedra alkaloids than Ephedra sinica.
Plant prefers sun and very fast draining soils. Mulch with sand or volcanic rock. Space plants 3 feet apart.
Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown
Out of stock
Related products
-
Life Plant, Abundant Goddess (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) potted plant, organic
Price range: $13.60 through $108.80 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Susan Schurdak –
I received the seeds, but I wonder when I should plant them indoors. It’s 8/7/26 in Pittsburgh, PA zone 6. Now or later??
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Watch Unwatch Flag for removal
Richo Cech –
Hi Susan,
Ephedra seeds stay viable for about a year. Best to plant immediately. Here’s a link to a video on planting technique https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhzQ0J2OrgA&t=97s
Richo
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Flag for removal
Belinda Phongsavane –
I have every bad allergies and asthma. This plant has saved me on more than one occasion. Thank you so much. A tiny bit goes a long way.
Upvote if this was helpful (0) Downvote if this was not helpful (0) Watch Unwatch Flag for removal