Dysphania, Ambrosia, Feather-Geranium, Jerusalem Oak, Sticky Goosefoot 'Green Majic'
Dysphania botrys
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Dysphania (dis-FAY-nee-a) (Info) |
| Species: | botrys (BOT-ris) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Green Majic |
| Synonym: | Chenopodium botrys |
Category:
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Neutral | On Mar 6, 2005, saya from Heerlen, The Jerusalem oak is occasionally cultivated for its edible leaves, there is at least one named variety, developed in the Netherlands. 'Green Magic' is a cultivar with a delicious nutty flavour. It can be harvested just 31 days after sowing. |
