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| Identification |
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Genus
Atriplex
Species
hortensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
orache
mountain spinach
butter leaves
saltbush
musk weed
Family
CHENOPODIACEAE
Specimen number
S12029
Data source
HtZn p82;UnVeg p279
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Biennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
4' - 10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 22,26
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 07-09
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-05
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This plant is often used in areas with seaside conditions. Atriplex hortensis needs summer days with high heat. Mountain spinach (also known as butter leaves, salt bush, musk weed and orach) does best in full sun. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has young leaves and stalks that are milder and less acidic than spinach. Atriplex hortensis is most frequently used cooked.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Tall stalks
Crop spacing
2'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
throughout summer (young tips)
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has young leaves and stalks that are milder and less acidic than spinach
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April and May are the best months for planting new crops. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 2' apart. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. The best harvesting period is throughout summer (young tips). Propagation of Atriplex hortensis can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Leaves: Atriplex hortensis has 5" to 8" long leaves. Flowers: Mountain spinach (locally known in some parts as butter leaves, salt bush, musk weed and orach) has terminal clusters of tiny flowers. Blossoms appear in June and continue through August. Most often the flowers occur in either purple or red.
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