Atriple verrucifera
Atriplex verrucifera
- Native to:
- China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Atriplex
- Species:
- Atriplex verrucifera
- USDA Symbol:
- ATVE2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- tolerates saline conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; variable germination depending on seed coat thickness.