
Red goosefoot
Chenopodium rubrum
Red goosefoot is an undemanding annual weed-like plant that adapts to a variety of soils, including saline and disturbed ground. It requires minimal care and will self-seed readily in open ground or garden borders. Best suited to naturalistic plantings or those interested in edible and native plant gardens.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Lightly Moist And Allowing Surface To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 17, 2019 by Brooklyn Smith (cc-by-sa)
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