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Chenopodium Species, Gaping Goosefoot, Hians Goosefoot, Yawning Goosefoot

Chenopodiumhians

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Genus
Chenopodium (ken-oh-POH-dee-um)
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Species
hians (HY-ans)
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Synonym
Chenopodium incognitum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
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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

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after 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
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Leaves are veined and nonaromatic. Fruiting late summer-early fall. It grows in Ariz., Calif., Colo., Nev., N.Mex., Oreg., Tex., Utah, Wa...Read More

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