Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Small silvery blue leaves. Males & females. Native on alkaline flats < 3500' in West. Full sun. Very drought tolerant will survive on available rainfall. 3' x 6'. Slow or moderate depending on moisture. Mounding, gray & sprawling. Will tolerate wet areas also. Good for reveg in extremely alkaline or arid situations. Primary use is for erosion control. Cattle are fond of it. Birds also like seeds. Produces moderate amts of pollen. Fast. Australian.

Tolerates 15f