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Atriplex ×aptera
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Chenopodiaceae
- Genus:
- Atriplex
- Species:
- Atriplex ×aptera
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Green
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Glaucina ochrofuscaria, Perizoma custodiata, Pero meskaria, Scrobipalpa atriplex, Trichoclea antica, Mojave Sootywing (Hesperopsis libya), saltbush sootywing (Hesperopsis alpheus), 🛑San Emigdio blue (Plebulina emigdionis), Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to saline and arid conditions