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Sea of Blue™ Saltbush 140MM

Atriplex cinerea 'AT01' 'Sea of Blue™'

I am Sea of Blue™ Saltbush. My family originated from Australia.

Habit Groundcover - Fast growing

Plant family Amaranthaceae

I am a low, spreading saltbush bred to be lower and bluer than the common form. My dense, silver-blue foliage forms a fast, low-cost groundcover, which provides broad coverage . From winter through spring I send up attractive pink flower spikes, which turn into edible berries by summer. Tough on erosion, effective at suppressing weeds, and a support for local wildlife, I am equally happy holding a coastal dune, a roadside verge, or an inland slope. I cope with most soils, from heavy clay through to sandy, and once established I take dry periods in my stride. I am better suited to large drifts so give me room to spread, whether that is along a roundabout, a car park border, or a sweeping embankment. Brush-cut or hedge-prune me by a third to a half each year in spring or autumn to keep me dense, and feed me every couple of years to refresh my colour.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I produce pink flower spikes from winter through to spring that turn into edible berries in summer

My silver-blue foliage provides contrast to the garden

I am ideal for borders or as a fast, spreading groundcover

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI grow well in full sun to part shade

Height: 0.3m Width: 2m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need little water once established

I grow in most soils, from heavy clay through to sandy

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Fruiting / edible Coastal tolerant Pink flowers Silver Blue foliage Flowers Jun-Nov

Council planting lists

On council planting lists

The species Atriplex cinerea is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

Bass Coast Shire Council
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plants of Bass Coast Shire Source
City of Casey
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plant Guide: featured garden plants Source
City of Charles Sturt
Local native plant guide: Coastal dunes Source
Coorong District Council
Local native plant guide: Native species planting list for Coorong (Growing Regional Urban Biodiversity) Source
East Gippsland Shire Council
Local native plant guide: Sustainable Gardening in Gippsland: indigenous plants Source
Eurobodalla Shire Council
Local native plant guide: Bush-friendly garden guide: native plants suitable for your garden (Shrub) Source
Frankston City Council
Local native planting list: EVC 160 Coastal Dune Scrub, EVC 161 Coastal Headland Scrub, EVC 879 Coastal Dune Grassland Source
City of Greater Geelong
Local native planting list: Zone 19: Coastal zones of the Geelong region Source
City of Holdfast Bay
Local native plant guide: Holdfast Bay Native Species List Source
City of Kingston
Local native plant guide: Common indigenous plants in Kingston (Soil: dry sandy, coastal) Source
City of Melbourne
Recommended for landscape plans: Urban Nature Planting Guide Source
Moyne Shire Council
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plants of Moyne Shire Source
City of Onkaparinga
Local native plant guide: Native plants of Onkaparinga Source
Borough of Queenscliffe
Local native plant guide: Plants, trees and vegetation: examples of indigenous plants Source
Surf Coast Shire
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plant Guide: urban and coastal areas Source
Wyndham City Council
Local native plant guide: Indigenous Plants of Wyndham Source

From each council's website, checked 27 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

Brush-cut me by a third to a half each year in spring or autumn to keep me dense

Suggested spacing: 1m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Sea of Blue™ Saltbush by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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