Atriplex lentiformis 'Naomi'

Common Name:
Quail bush
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Chenopodiaceae (The Goosefoot Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
To 5-7 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
hedges
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Inconspicuous
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Silvery leaves are larger than the typical species on this selection of quail bush. It was seleced by Tom Ogren for its low allergy presence. This atriplex is specially useful in hedgerows and dry gardens. Plants resprout well after hard pruning. Flowers are inconspicuous. It tolerates alkaline or saline soils. Sun to part shade, moderate to little watering.