Description
Botanical name | Atriplex polycarpa |
Common name | Cattle spinach |
Drought-tolerant and tough as nails, this 4-6′ high shrub is a host plant for several butterflies, including the Mojave sootywing and the San Emigdio Blue. Tolerates alkaline and saline soils. Prefers full sun.
Family | Chenopodiaceae |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Size | 4-6’H x 4-6’W |
Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
Flowering Season | Summer |
Cold Tolerance | Hardy to 15F |
Wildlife Benefited | Butterflies/Moths, birds |
Warnings | None |
Sowing Time | Fall, Winter, Spring |
Pre- Treatment | None |
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
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