Cattle Saltbush (Polycarpa)

The Cattle Saltbush (Polycarpa) is generally described as a perennial shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the summer and fall . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the winter and continuing until winter. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Cattle Saltbush (Polycarpa) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Cattle Saltbush (Polycarpa) will reach up to 6 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 6 feet.

The Cattle Saltbush (Polycarpa) generally appears in field collections and doesn't tend to be commercially available. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 7°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.