Family: Chenopodiaceae (ken-oh-poh-dee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Chenopodium (ken-oh-POH-dee-um) (Info)
Species: hians (HY-ans) (Info)
Synonym:Chenopodium incognitum
Synonym:Chenopodium atrovirens
Category:
Annuals
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Veined
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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