Fragrant Saltbush - Chenopodium parabolicum syn. rhagodia parabolica (Scented saltbush) seeds

Chenopodium parabolicum (Commonly known as Fragrant Saltbush)
A hardy evergreen shrub with grey-green foliage, ideal for low-maintenance gardens and providing habitat for wildlife.

Quick Facts

• Height: 3 meters (9 ft 10 in)
• Flowering Time: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
• Flower Color: Green
• Climate: Drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and moderately frost-hardy
• Soil: Well-drained, prefers loam or sandy soils
• Growth Habit: Shrub, fast-growing
• Hardiness: Tolerates drought, fire, and moderate frost

Why Grow Chenopodium parabolicum?
Fragrant Saltbush is an excellent low-maintenance plant that serves as a background shrub, windbreak, or soil stabilizer. Its fast growth, silver-grey foliage, and ability to attract beneficial insects make it a valuable addition to any garden, especially for pest control around vegetable patches. This plant is a perfect choice for those looking for a hardy, functional, and aesthetically pleasing shrub.

Bush Food Note

• Edible Parts: Young leaves
• Uses: Leaves can be boiled and used in cooking. The salty flavor can be removed by boiling in a couple of changes of water.
• Flavor: Salty with a mild taste, ideal for use in traditional dishes.

How to Grow

• Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds in spring and lightly cover with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination.
• Planting and Care: Prefers very good drainage and full sun. Prune regularly to maintain bushy growth.
• Harvesting: Harvest young leaves for culinary use after boiling to remove salt.

Uses in Your Garden

• Ornamental: Attractive grey-green foliage and suitable for creating hedges or barriers.
• Functional: Ideal for use on roadsides, as a windbreak, and for soil control.
• Wildlife Habitat: Provides food and refuge for small birds, lizards, and small mammals.

Germination Tips

• Temperature: Sow in spring for best results.
• Spacing: Space seeds 10-15 cm apart. Thin seedlings once they’re large enough to handle.

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Add Chenopodium parabolicum to your garden for its aesthetic appeal, pest control benefits, and practicality as a hardy, low-maintenance shrub!