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(Atriplex sagittata)
Arrowleaf Saltbush (Atriplex sagittata)
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Photo by: Patrick Hacker | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Patrick Hacker | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-09-08T17:33:03-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Hilo, Hawaii
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 4" - 67" | 111" | Aquatic | Aquatic |
| • High Temp. | 45°F - 97°F | 84°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -21°F - 47°F | 63°F | OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant | OK |
This plant may not grow well at your location - your precipitation is too high.
Summary
Atriplex sagittata, commonly known as Arrowleaf Saltbush, is an annual herbaceous plant native to a range of habitats including disturbed sites, saline environments, and semi-arid steppes in Central and Eastern Europe to Central Asia. It typically grows to a height of 20-50 cm (8-20 inches) and spreads to a similar width. The plant has a bushy growth form with arrow-shaped leaves and inconspicuous greenish flowers that bloom in late summer. Arrowleaf Saltbush is not particularly showy, but its foliage can add a unique texture to garden settings.
Arrowleaf Saltbush is valued for its ability to thrive in poor, saline soils where other plants may struggle, making it a useful species for soil stabilization and habitat restoration projects. It is also used in ornamental plantings for its interesting leaf shape and as a conversation piece due to its unusual habitat preferences. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.CC BY-SA 4.0
Arrowleaf Saltbush is valued for its ability to thrive in poor, saline soils where other plants may struggle, making it a useful species for soil stabilization and habitat restoration projects. It is also used in ornamental plantings for its interesting leaf shape and as a conversation piece due to its unusual habitat preferences. This plant prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 1.5-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Low Maintenance, Salt Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Disturbed sites, saline environments, and semi-arid steppes
Other Names
Common Names: Arrow-Leaved Orache, Halberd-Leaved Orache
Scientific Names: Atriplex sagittata, Atriplex acuminata, Atriplex acuminata f. integrifolia, Atriplex acuminata f. orbicularis, Atriplex acuminata f. parvibracteata, Atriplex acuminata f. roseocarpa, Atriplex acuminata f. subsimplex, Atriplex acuminata f. unicolor, Atriplex argentea
GBIF Accepted Name: Atriplex sagittata