Atriplex polycarpa - Cattle Spinach, Alkali Saltbush (Seed)

A desert shrub with interesting texture. A favorite food of desert tortoises. Easy to grow and completely drought tolerant once established. Combines well with other desert perennials and shrubs. Plant Characteristics Species Name Atriplex polycarpa Common Name Cattle Spinach, Alkali Saltbush Plant Type Shrubs Height by Width 6ft. x 6ft. Flower Color Green Flowering Months July, August, September, October Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Year Round Sowing Difficulty Level* Easy * Sowing difficulty levels: Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination