Overview
Atriplex glauca is a annuals, perennials, shrubs, sub-shrubs annual biennial in the genus Atriplex, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with simple, often silvery foliage. Atriplex glauca grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental and edible leaves.
About
Atriplex glauca is a cultivar of the Atriplex genus, which includes a range of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and sub-shrubs. This plant is an annual or biennial with simple, often silvery foliage. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained sandy or loamy soil with a neutral pH. Flowering occurs in summer, though the flowers are generally inconspicuous. Atriplex glauca is hardy to UK zone H5 and is valued for both its ornamental qualities and edible leaves. It is best propagated by seed and is of interest during spring and summer seasons.
About the genus
Atriplex is a plant genus of about 250 species, known by the common names of saltbush and orache. It belongs to the subfamily Chenopodioideae of the family Amaranthaceae s.l.. The genus is quite variable and widely distributed.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Atriplex
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Atriplex glauca size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Annuals, perennials, shrubs, sub-shrubs
- Foliage
- Simple, often silvery
- Suggested uses
- Ornamental, edible leaves
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Atriplex glauca
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Atriplex glauca?
Atriplex glauca prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Atriplex glauca need?
Atriplex glauca grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Atriplex glauca hardy in the UK?
Atriplex glauca has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Atriplex glauca?
Seed.
