Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Oxybasis

Species:

Oxybasis chenopodioides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, 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 coastal and saline environments