Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Nitrophila

Species:

Nitrophila occidentalis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.5 - 9.0 (alkaline to strongly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in salt flats and alkaline wetlands