Saltlover
Halogeton glomeratus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Matt Lavin (www.flickr.com) from Bozeman, Montana, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Halogeton
- Species:
- Halogeton glomeratus
- USDA Symbol:
- HAGL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in saline or alkaline soils; viable seed bank persists in soil for several years.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI