‘TRUGANINI’ BARILLA GREY SALTBUSH Atriplex cinerea Seeds

Atriplex cinerea, commonly known as grey saltbush, coast saltbush, barilla or truganini, is a plant species in the family Amaranthaceae
It occurs in sheltered coastal areas and around salt lakes in the Australian states of Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales

Local native used extensively for stabilising sandy soil It is both salt wind and salt water tolerant

The grey contrasting foliage of this plant contrasts well with other green foliage natives
This drought hardy understory plant also does well when planted beneath gum trees Erect or spreading shrub to 1 8 m high
Flowering between June and December

Water as required for 8 13 weeks until established Minimal maintenance required, a light prune after flowering will encourage new growth and keep the plant looking healthy

Bush Food:
Saltbush is a high protein vegetable
Saltbush has drawn salts from the ground into the leaves to provide a unique salty flavour The foliage is used in stir fry dishes or as a stuffing for chicken and lamb Leaves can be roasted for a crunchy salty garnish

Germination: 2 3 seeds can be sown directly into pots