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Shadscale , Salt Bush
Atriplex confertifolia

Chenopodiaceae

Gray, ovate to circular leaves with a strong fish-like scent; flowers in spikes.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders natives

Propagation: division stem cuttings

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: silver, white

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 3 '

Width: 3'

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Used for naturalistic landscapes; tolerant of seashore conditions or highly alkaline soil.

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