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Amaranthaceae
Chenopodium Species, Giant Lambsquarters, Magenta Spreen, Purple Goosefoot, Tree Spinach
Chenopodiumgiganteum
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Genus
Chenopodium
(ken-oh-POH-dee-um)
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Species
giganteum
(jy-GAN-tee-um)
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Synonym
Chenopodium amaranticolor
Chenopodium centrorubrum
Chenopodium elegantissimum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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