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Winterfat, White Sage
Scientific Name: Ceratoides lanata (Pursh) Howell
Synonym: Eurotia lanata, Krascheninnikovia lanata, Diotis lanata
Family: Chenopodiaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 4-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Western North America, from the Yukon territories to Mexico, from sea level to 10000 feet elevation in Arizona (3000 m) Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), 3 feet spread (90 cm); silvery hairy leaves Watering Needs: Little water when established, high salt tolerance Propagation: Seeds, do not cover the seeds

Fruiting Habits:
The Winterfat has fluffy seed heads looking like cotton when they are mature.