Bassia arabica
Bassia arabica
- Native to:
- Egypt | Gulf States | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Sinai
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Bassia
- Species:
- Bassia arabica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 5–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. No special treatment required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI