Winterfat
Krascheninnikovia lanata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Krascheninnikovia
- Species:
- Krascheninnikovia lanata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Freshly harvested seed may require prechilling of 41°F for 14 days prior to germination. Seeds are also soaked in water for 1 to 2 hrs to remove any inhibitors and to allow full imbibition of seeds prior to sowing.
Establishment: Germination rates heavily depend on the age of the seed. Fresh (1-2 years old) seed germination rates are typically 85-95% but seed 3 years old or older has germination rates of 0-15%, even under optimal storage conditions. The plant does not tolerate excessive moisture or acidic soils and is usually found on slopes and plains, sometimes on alkaline soils from 2,000–7,000 ft (500-2100m).
Source: npn.rngr.net