Atriplex Canescens / Four-wing Saltbush Genus - Atriplex Species - Canescens Common name - Four-wing Saltbush Other names - Atriplex, Gray Sage Brush Pre-Treatment - Required Hardiness zones - 7 - 9 Height / spread - 6' / 2 m / 6' / 1.80 m Plant type - Small Shrub Vegetation type - Deciduous Exposure - Full Sun Growth rate - Fast Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Loam, sand, well drained Water requirements - Average Water Landscape uses - Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border Germination rate - 62% Leaf / Flower color - Silver-Gray / -- Plant growth rate - Fast It is in leaf all year, in flower in July, and the seeds ripen in August. The flowers are dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, requires well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked or raw. A very acceptable taste with a salty tang. The leaves can be used at any time of the year though winter harvesting must be light because the plant is not growing much at this time of year. Seed - cooked. Other Uses: A good hedge in maritime areas, it responds well to trimming. The leaves and stems were burnt by the Hopi Indians and the alkaline ash used to maintain the blue colour when cooking blue corn. A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves and stems. The leaves can be made into a soapy lather and used as a hair wash. (info source: pfaf.org) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds