Mapleleaf Goosefoot

Chenopodiastrum simplex

Native to:
Canada, United States

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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:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in cool, moist conditions. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI