Krascheninnikovia lanata (Winterfat)

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in dry, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil with low to moderate salt concentrations. Will not tolerate acid soil, flooding, or damp, waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter. Drought tolerant once established. Old leaves remain on the plant until new leaves emerge in spring. Requires both a male and female plant to produce seed. Important winter forage for small mammals, birds, and both wild and domestic grazing animals. Where native, grows at elevations from 100–2,700 m (330–8,800').

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Banks and Slopes

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

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

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading

Native to

Northern Mexico, Central North America, Western North America

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic