Old Man Saltbush

Atriplex nummularia, Amaranthaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorWindbreakGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 10

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cole's WattleAcacia colei

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Dead FinishAcacia tetragonophylla

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Jumping Jack WattleAcacia enterocarpa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Ridge-fruited MalleeEucalyptus incrassata

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Desert RaisinSolanum centrale

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Small Vanilla LilyArthropodium minus

High soil salinity from Old Man Saltbush inhibits vanilla lily growth

Clustered EverlastingChrysocephalum semipapposum

Salt accumulation from Old Man Saltbush creates hostile conditions for everlasting daisy

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceErosion ControlWindbreakSoil Remediation

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Old Man Saltbush grow in?

Old Man Saltbush grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Old Man Saltbush?

Good companions for Old Man Saltbush include Cole's Wattle, Dead Finish, Jumping Jack Wattle, Ridge-fruited Mallee, Desert Raisin.

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