Atriplex canescens (Grey sage bush)

Cultivation

Grow in dry, poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, sharply drained soil in full sun. Native to desert areas so tolerates prolonged drought and saline conditions. In native areas, plant in autumn. Growing conditions will dictate mature height. Can be invasive, particularly on moist soil. Will not tolerate waterlogged conditions in winter. Tends to hybridize with other Atriplex species.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Salt tolerant

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Very Low
Central Valley = Very Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Very Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Very Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading, Open branches

Native to

Western United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic