Burningbush
Bassia scoparia
- Native to:
- China, Cyprus, Hainan, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Miyuki Meinaka
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Bassia
- Species:
- Bassia scoparia
- USDA Symbol:
- BASC5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 180 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in disturbed soils and arid conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination. Optimal temperature 20-30°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI