Atriplex nummularia
Plant Availability: Spring - Summer
Pot Size: 1.5L
Benefits
Old Man Saltbush is a hardy Australian native shrub valued for its grey-green foliage, drought tolerance, and versatility. Traditionally used as bushfood, its leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried as a seasoning with a salty, earthy flavour. It provides excellent fodder for livestock, supports soil health, and is perfect for low-water sustainable gardens.
Growing Conditions
Season: Best planted in spring or autumn
Soil: Tolerates a wide range, including saline and poor soils
Watering: Very low once established; drought tolerant
Position: Full sun preferred
Fertilising: Minimal; thrives in nutrient-poor soils
Use
Leaves can be harvested year-round and used fresh in salads, cooked as greens, or dried and ground as a seasoning. Commonly used in bushfood cuisine to add flavour to meats, breads, and savoury dishes.
Growing Tips
Grows quickly with minimal care. Prune lightly to encourage bushy growth. Highly salt-tolerant, making it excellent for coastal or dry landscapes.
Companion Plants
Works well with other hardy natives like wattles, salt-tolerant herbs, and edible shrubs in a food forest or sustainable garden system.
Atriplex nummularia
Plant Availability: Spring - Summer
Pot Size: 1.5L
Benefits
Old Man Saltbush is a hardy Australian native shrub valued for its grey-green foliage, drought tolerance, and versatility. Traditionally used as bushfood, its leaves can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried as a seasoning with a salty, earthy flavour. It provides excellent fodder for livestock, supports soil health, and is perfect for low-water sustainable gardens.
Growing Conditions
Season: Best planted in spring or autumn
Soil: Tolerates a wide range, including saline and poor soils
Watering: Very low once established; drought tolerant
Position: Full sun preferred
Fertilising: Minimal; thrives in nutrient-poor soils
Use
Leaves can be harvested year-round and used fresh in salads, cooked as greens, or dried and ground as a seasoning. Commonly used in bushfood cuisine to add flavour to meats, breads, and savoury dishes.
Growing Tips
Grows quickly with minimal care. Prune lightly to encourage bushy growth. Highly salt-tolerant, making it excellent for coastal or dry landscapes.
Companion Plants
Works well with other hardy natives like wattles, salt-tolerant herbs, and edible shrubs in a food forest or sustainable garden system.
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