Atriplex nummularia Size:140mm Pot long-flowering native daisy prized for

long-flowering native daisy prized for its striking deep red-scarlet papery blooms and tough

Soil pH: Slightly Acid to Neutral (tolerates mildly alkaline with excellent drainage)

older leaves may yellow/brown before shedding—great year-round polish with seasonal tints

Coastal and poolside gardens where salt spray and wind defeat fussier shrubs

avoid cutting into old brown wood)

Atriplex nummularia Size:140mm Pot long-flowering native daisy prized forOld Man Saltbush Botanical Name: Atriplex nummularia Family: Amaranthaceae Origin: Inland and coastal Australia (widespread native to SA) Plant Type: Hardy evergreen shrub Overview A robust, long lived Australian native shrub prized for its silvery grey foliage, exceptional drought and salt tolerance, and versatility in South Australian landscapes. Naturally occurring across semi arid inland regions and coastal fringes, Atriplex nummularia thrives in