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Botanical illustration of Fourwing Saltbush (Atriplex canescens) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 5–9

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing Saltbush

ShrubEvergreenNative
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Mature size
3–6 ft tall
4–8 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
5–9
Soil
Lean, saline OK
Bloom
Inconspicuous
Summer

Notable features

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Companion plants for Fourwing Saltbush

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Fourwing Saltbush.

Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Native

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Native

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of New Mexico Privet (Forestiera neomexicana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

New Mexico Privet

Native

Forestiera neomexicana

Tree10–18 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–9

Blanket Flower

Native

Gaillardia aristata

Perennial1–2.5 ft tallZones 3–9
Botanical illustration of Blue Flax (Linum perenne) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–8

Blue Flax

Native

Linum perenne

Perennial1–1.67 ft tallZones 3–8
Botanical illustration of California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

California Poppy

Native

Eschscholzia californica

Annual0.5–1 ft tallZones 2–11
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