Dysphania, Ambrosia, Feather-Geranium, Jerusalem Oak, Sticky Goosefoot 'Green Majic'

Dysphaniabotrys

Genus
Dysphania (dis-FAY-nee-a)
Species
botrys (BOT-ris)
Synonym
Chenopodium botrys
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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