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Big Saltbush, Quail Bush, Atriplex lentiformis

Very important bird habitat plant in its natural range. Also attracts native bees and many butterfly species.

Plant Description

Plant Type: Shrub

Size: 3-10 ft tall, 5-10 ft wide

Form: Upright, Mounding

Growth Rate: Fast, Moderate

Dormancy: Summer Semi-Deciduous, Evergreen

Flower Color: Yellow, Green, Brown

Flowering Season: Summer

Landscaping Information

Sun: Full Sun

Moisture: Low

Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 15° F

Soil Drainage: Medium

Common uses: Bank stabilization, Hedge, Revegetation of riparian habitat