Atriplex canescens

Also Known As

Atriplex canescens var. canescens
4-winged Salt-bush
Chamizo
Four-wing Saltbush

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Atriplex canescens plant details

Atriplex canescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Atriplex canescens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Atriplex canescens

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This tiny-silvery-leaved, 2-5' shrub is native to the dry, sparsely-vegetated Western deserts where it?s much appreciated by B&W; it could also be appreciated as a silver accent plant in the dry garden. S/D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Silver foliage, all year

By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

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Photo of Atriplex canescens form by Loren St. John

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By: Loren St. John

This image is a work of a United States Department of Agriculture employee, taken or made during the course of the person's official duties. As a work of the U.S. federal government, the image is in the public domain.

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