Skip to content
Log inStart trial

Creeping Australian Saltbush

Rhagodia Spinescens

Design with this plant

Overview

Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is a hardy groundcover ideal for low-water landscapes. This drought-tolerant plant can spread up to 5 feet, with a height of about 6 inches. It boasts small, silvery-green foliage and thrives in full sun to partial shade, suitable for zones 9-11. It tolerates poor soil and can survive coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for erosion control or as a foliage accent.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — This hardy groundcover is prized for its ability to thrive in difficult conditionsCreeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — and its ability to tolerate salt-laden winds is a boon for seaside plantingsCreeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — making it a versatile choice for erosion control or as a foliage accentCreeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — characterized by its denseCreeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — making it ideal for coastal environments or garden spots with challenging conditionsCreeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — It's an excellent option for an environmentally conscious design that does not sacrifice aesthetic value+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (23)

Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — perennial / shrub for full or half
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — This hardy groundcover is prized for its ability to thrive in difficult conditions
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — and its ability to tolerate salt-laden winds is a boon for seaside plantings
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — making it a versatile choice for erosion control or as a foliage accent
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — characterized by its dense
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — making it ideal for coastal environments or garden spots with challenging conditions
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — It's an excellent option for an environmentally conscious design that does not sacrifice aesthetic value
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — It boasts small, silvery-green foliage and thrives in full sun to partial shade, suitable for zones 9-11
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — This drought-tolerant plant can spread up to 5 feet, with a height of about 6 inches; and can offer a
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — is a resilient and versatile plant native to the arid regions of Australia
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — It's highly tolerant of poor soils and saline conditions
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — This drought-tolerant plant can spread up to 5 feet, with a height of about 6 inches
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — consider areas with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is a hardy groundcover ideal for low-water landscapes
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — This plant is also drought-tolerant once established
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — and can offer a unique texture amidst other greenery
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Its ground-covering nature helps reduce soil erosion
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — It tolerates poor soil and can survive coastal conditions
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia spinescens) is a hardy groundcover ideal for low-water, image 22
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — Creeping Australian Saltbush is an excellent choice
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — fleshy leaves of a silver-gray hue provide a striking contrast in any landscape design
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — more commonly known as Creeping Australian Saltbush
Creeping Australian Saltbush (Rhagodia Spinescens) — inconspicuous flowers may appear year-round depending on the climate
Photographs by 3 contributors

Related plants

Brewer Saltbush (Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri) — thriving in coastal and inland regions

Shrub

Brewer Saltbush

Atriplex Lentiformis Breweri

FullUSDA 8–8
Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach (Atriplex Polycarpa) — also known as Desert Saltbush or Cattle Spinach

Shrub

Desert Saltbush, Cattle Spinach

Atriplex Polycarpa

FullUSDA 8–11
Desert Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia Lanata) — producing inconspicuous flowers that give way to silken plumes, image 29

Grass

Desert Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia Lanata

FullUSDA 9–10
Four-Wing Salt Bush (Atriplex Canescens) — ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping designs in regions prone to drought; gray-green, image 66

Shrub

Four-Wing Salt Bush

Atriplex Canescens

FullUSDA 8–10
Old Man Saltbush, Chamisa (Atriplex Nummularia) — With its silvery-grey foliage and rounded growth habit

Shrub

Old Man Saltbush, Chamisa

Atriplex Nummularia

FullUSDA 8–11
Quail Bush (Atriplex Lentiformis) — with only the female plants bearing its fruits

Shrub

Quail Bush

Atriplex Lentiformis

FullUSDA 8–10