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California Native Plant

Atriplex lentiformis

Quail Bush, Lens-scale

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The quail bush is a densely branched deciduous shrub with spines 3-9 ft high and 6-12 ft. wide. It has gray-green leaves and yellow flowers in mid summer. This shrub is native to California and is drought tolerant. It is also a beneficial insect plant and attracts butterflies. The quail bush can be found in alkaline places below 2000 ft. along interior valleys and in deserts. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Roadside

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.