Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

Gardners saltbrush
Photo Credit to: Matt Lavin

Gardners Saltbrush
Atriplex Gardneri

Plant type: Shrub
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Moderate

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Alkaline, Salt
Max Plant Height (in ft): 4
First Bloom: May
Last Bloom: July
Flower Color: No information found

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 4500
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 7500
Counties: Daggett

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Slow
Germination Overall: Low
Germination Rate: No information found
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: Low

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Flooding, Fire, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Big Game habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience