50 Seeds Fourwing Saltbush Atriplex canescens Drought Tolerant Ornamental Shrub

Fourwing Saltbush is a rugged, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub native to western North American grasslands and deserts, valued for its distinctive four-winged seed clusters and silvery-green foliage. It forms a dense, rounded mound that provides year-round structure in dry borders, native plant gardens, and xeriscapes.

The seeds and foliage offer forage value for wildlife, while the plant itself works well as a windbreak, erosion control planting, or informal hedge in arid landscapes. It tolerates poor, sandy, and alkaline soils and requires minimal watering once established.
Species: Atriplex canescens
Variety: Not applicable
Type: Perennial shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded, dense
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, loamy, tolerates alkaline and saline soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 4-6 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; suitable for xeriscaping and native plantings