Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Chenopodiastrum

Species:

Chenopodiastrum simplex

USDA Symbol:

CHSI2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.