Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Halogeton

Species:

Halogeton glomeratus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, alkaline, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.0 - 9.0 (neutral to alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in saline or sodic soils