Atriplex nummularia – Old Man Saltbush

Atriplex nummularia - Old Man Saltbush

Old Man Saltbush has attractive silver foliage, growth habit tends to be sprawling to around 3 metres high and can get to 5 metres wide. Naturally growing in arid areas in all states of Australia, this is a very useful plant to grow as it tolerates high levels of salinity, alkalinity, severe drought and is good for stock feed. Will not tolerate waterlogging or excess humidity. Edible foliage and seed, it can be dried to be added to savoury dishes, or used fresh.

Family : Amaranthaceae

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Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Deciduous

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Edible

Scientific Name: Atriplex nummularia

Common Name : Saltbush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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Atriplex nummularia – Old Man Saltbush