Barbwire Russian Thistle
Salsola paulsenii
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, North Caucasus, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Jim Morefield (www.flickr.com) from Nevada, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Salsola
- Species:
- Salsola paulsenii
- USDA Symbol:
- SAPA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid desert conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment. Short-lived viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI