Botanical Name: Atriplex gardneri
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Common Name: Gardner Saltbush  
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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Gardner Saltbush is a short, prostrate, evergreen shrub that grows about 6 to 12 inches tall and wide or wider. It has small, oval to rounded pale to grey green leaves and inconspicuous flowers. It provides excellent erosion control for naturally-styled landscapes, and excellent forage for livestock and wildlife. Available locally in seed.