Description
Atriplex greggii (also called Gregg's saltbush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a salt-tolerant plant, often found in dry, salty, and alkaline soils. It grows in a variety of habitats, including deserts, salt flats, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Atriplex greggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Atriplex greggii has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atriplex greggii can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks.