Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Atriplex

Species:

Atriplex dioica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal areas with saline conditions