Atriplex canescens - Four-Winged Saltbush or Shad-Scale (Seed)

Highly recommended for erosion control, informal hedges and for wildlife value. Yellowish winged seeds drape down in November. Female plants bear seeds that are loved by birds. Does well in heavy soils. Plant Characteristics Species Name Atriplex canescens Common Name Four-Winged Saltbush or Shad-Scale Plant Type Shrubs Height by Width 8ft. x 8ft. Flower Color Yellow, Gold, Green Flowering Months June, July, August Sun Exposure Inland-Sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Sowing Season Fall/Winter Sowing Difficulty Level* Moderate * 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