Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Bassia

Species:

Bassia hyssopifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in disturbed, saline environments