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Chenopodium giganteum

Also Known As

Magenta Spreen Lambsquarter

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

Chenopodium giganteum plant details

Chenopodium giganteum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green and pink foliage. green and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chenopodium giganteum

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and pink
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: green and insignificant flowers blooms
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chenopodium giganteum

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pepper your garden with this great foliage plant! Some say this species is weedy, but you have to give props to any plant that is edible, tasty (if you like spinach) & requires absolutely no work to grow. Super bonus is the new growth's gorgeous magenta color – attractive & easy to spot! Grow like Amaranthus – in sun, rich or poor soil. Grows up to 6'! Pull plants before they go to seed if you don't want an ongoing purple buffet. From East Asia.