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    Atriplex hymenelytra

    Also Known As

    • Desert Holly

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Atriplex hymenelytra plant details

    Atriplex hymenelytra is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. 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 hymenelytra

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Atriplex hymenelytra

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Atriplex hymenelytra plant

    How to Grow Atriplex hymenelytra

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Atriplex canescens foliage by Far South Wholesale Nursery
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    Atriplex lentiformis

    aka Atriplex lentiformis ssp. lentiformis, Quail Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10a

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 12'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Atriplex lentiformis foliage by WayneRay
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