How to Grow and Care for Winterfat

Winterfat is a resilient shrub known for its tolerance to poor soil and arid conditions, making it notably easy to care for. Special care points include ensuring it receives full sunlight and occasional light pruning to maintain its shape and health. This plant thrives with minimal water, especially once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Winterfat

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks

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Types of Winterfat

Pamirian winterfat

Pamirian winterfat (Krascheninnikovia ceratoides) is thought to have been originally introduced into Mediterranean countries by Arabs and used there as fuel and animal feed. It is a member of the pigweed family and extremely drought-tolerant. Landscapers favor it for use it in desert gardens.

Winterfat

Krascheninnikovia ceratoides subsp. lanata is a flowering bush often cultivated as an ornamental garden plant. Besides its ornamental use, winterfat is valued as a winter forage. Sheep, mule deer, pronghorn, elk, and many birds and small mammals like to feed on winterfat.

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