Bassia, Common Kochia, Burning Bush, Mexican Fireweed 'Trichophylla'

Bassiascoparia

Genus
Bassia (BASS-ee-uh)
Species
scoparia (sko-PAIR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Kochia scoparia
Kochia scoparia var. tricophylla
Kochia tricophylla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lincoln, (258 reports)

Louisville, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Lusby, Maryland

Warner, Oklahoma

Mallorytown, Ontario

Reading, Pennsylvania

Church Hill, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | negative

A highly invasive plant, and a difficult weed to control. In North America, it has naturalized in 43 states and 7 provinces. It is banned...Read More

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| January 2003 | positive

I am a Ph-D student of plant physiology, studing kochia potential as a forage crop in saline soils. I am ready to stablish a relation wit...Read More

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