Atriplex hortensis
MOUNTAIN SPINACH, GARDEN ORACHE
Amaranthaceae-Chenopodioideae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Atriplex hortensis
MOUNTAIN SPINACH, GARDEN ORACHE
Amaranthaceae-Chenopodioideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: red, yellow or green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: light green

Edibility: vegetable, edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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