Botanical Name: Atriplex lentiformis breweri Add
Common Name: Brewer's Saltbush  
Plant photo of: Atriplex lentiformis breweri
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Elkhorn Native Plant Nursery
Photographer: Elkhorn Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

The quail bush is a densely branched deciduous shrub that grows to 9 x 12. It has gray-green leaves and yellow flowers in mid summer. The stems have spines. Plant in full sun. Responds well to pruning. Native to California and is very drought tolerant. It also attracts beneficial insects and butterflies.