Garrett's Saltbush
Atriplex garrettii
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © lchaney (iNaturalist #338823394)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Atriplex
- Species:
- Atriplex garrettii
- USDA Symbol:
- ATGA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Glaucina ochrofuscaria, Perizoma custodiata, Pero meskaria, Scrobipalpa atriplex, Trichoclea antica, Mojave Sootywing (Hesperopsis libya), saltbush sootywing (Hesperopsis alpheus), 🛑San Emigdio blue (Plebulina emigdionis), Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Typically found in arid, saline environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pre-treatment when exposed to moisture and warm temperatures typical of late spring.