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How to Grow and Care for Sarcobatus

Sarcobatus thrives in full sun and requires minimal watering once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It is well-suited to dry, sandy soils and demonstrates significant drought tolerance. Special care points include ensuring good drainage to prevent root rot and avoiding over-watering, which can be detrimental to its health.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sarcobatus

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	7-8.5
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Types of Sarcobatus

Greasewood

Greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiculatus) is a North American plant. It can be eaten by some animals, but can cause kidney failure in sheep and cattle. Early European settlers in North America used the wood to make shafts for arrows.

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