Atriplex elegans var. elegans
Atriplex elegans var. elegans
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest | United States | AZ, CA, NM, NV, TX, UT
GBIF: Jordan Zylstra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Atriplex
- Species:
- Atriplex elegans var. elegans
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. May benefit from soaking for 24 hours to improve germination rate.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch