Halocnemum strobilaceum

Halocnemum strobilaceum

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, China, Eritrea, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kuwait, North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Halocnemum
Species:
Halocnemum strobilaceum
USDA Symbol:
HAST9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
saline, sandy, well-drained soil
pH:
7.5 - 9.5 (alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found in coastal salt marshes