Atriplex, Red

Atriplex, Red, Atriplex hortensis, 50 seeds avg.

Wonderful foliage that adds texture to a bouquet and to the garden. Many stems per plant. Beautiful red seed pods.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Cast seeds directly in the garden or start seeds indoors 4 weeks before planting date.
• Prefers cool conditions during germination below 70 degrees.
• Lightly cover seed with 1/8" of soil; allow 7-14 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6" apart in the garden.
• Plant grows to 48".
• Winter hardy in zone 7 and south.

Keep the Stems Coming:

• Make the cut at the base of the stem.
• Harvest when seed pods are fully developed.
• Atriplex produces many stems per plant.