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Atriplex Species, Shadscale Saltbush, Spiny Saltbush

Atriplexconfertifolia

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Genus

Atriplex (AT-ry-pleks)

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Synonym

Atriplex collina

Atriplex sabulosa

Atriplex subconferta

Obione confertifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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