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Ambrosia salsola
Also Known As
- Hymenoclea salsola
- Burrobush
- Cheesebush
- Desert Pearl
- White Burrobrush
- Winged Ragweed
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-5'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8b-11
Ambrosia salsola plant details
Ambrosia salsola is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ambrosia salsola
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ambrosia salsola
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Ambrosia salsola
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Ambrosia salsola plant
How to Grow Ambrosia salsola
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ambrosia for your garden
aka Burro Sage, Burro Weed, White Bursage
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Silver Beach Burr, Silver Beachweed, Silver Burr Ragweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-60"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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