Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sarcobataceae

Genus:

Sarcobatus

Species:

Sarcobatus baileyi

USDA Symbol:

SABA14

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from root crown following fire; adapted to periodic fire in Great Basin shrublands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, alkaline, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, tolerates saline conditions

Propagation & Germination