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Atriplex canescensAtriplex canescens

Chamiso, Chamiza, Four Wing Saltbush

In Stock: 72.17 lb (Total:97.03lb)

Atriplex canescens

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72.17 lb

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Germination:

25%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

97%

Seeds per lb:

44,038

Quantity:

72.17 lb

Collected in:

Texas

Crop year:

2020

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1828348

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours, rinse 3 times

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the amazing Atriplex canescens, also known as Four Wing Saltbush, Chamiza, or Chamiso! This evergreen shrub, native to the western United States, stands out with its fruit, which has four wings at roughly 90 degree angles. Its highly variable form varies in height from 1 to 10 feet, with leaves 0.5 to 2 inches long, and blooms from April to October. Good for saline soils, this shrub is most common in early succession areas, such as disturbed sites and active sand dunes, and is also found in more mature successions. The Hopi Indians preferred the ashes of the burnt green herb for their blue corn products, and the ground up seed can be drunk as a refreshing beverage. Enhance your garden with Atriplex canescens!