Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Chenopodium

Species:

Chenopodium vulvaria

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, sep

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed or waste areas