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Atriplex, Mountain Spinach, Red Orach 'Crimson Plume'

Atriplexhortensis

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Genus
Atriplex (AT-ry-pleks)
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Species
hortensis (hor-TEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Foxboro, Wisconsin

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