Red Plume Atriplex Seed

Product ID:3702.113702

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Atriplex hortensis

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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75 - 110 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

Red Plume Atriplex Seed

Product ID:3702.113702

Productive filler shimmers in arrangements.

12-24", wine-red plumes on long, strong stems feature small, paper-thin seed pods. Easy-to-grow plants provide an interesting, textural element to design work. Earthy red combines easily with other colors in bouquets. Foliage is edible. Also known as orach and orache.

Specs:

  • Plant Height: 60–72"
  • Packet: 100 seeds
  • Avg. 12,800 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Atriplex hortensis

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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75 - 110 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Annual

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Product Features

Product Features

Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

7-14 days at 68-72°F (20-22°C)

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended) - After last frost. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before last frost.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

60-72".

PLANT SPACING:

10-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Annual.

HARVEST:

Harvest fresh stems or when seed pods have matured. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Atriplex hortensis

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