Atriplex hortensis 'var. rubra'

Plant details

Red orache or mountain spinach is an erect colourful annual with purple leaves. It makes a lovely border plant, plus it is a tasty addition to the salad bowl. It has lance-shaped leaves, about 18cm (7in) long. Purple flowering spikes appear in summer, complementing its foliage.

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Genus: Atriplex

Species: hortensis

Cultivar: var. rubra

Plant type: Hardy annual

Flower colour: Purple

Foliage colour: Purple

Feature: Dramatic foliage

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Moist

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 120cm

Spread: 30cm

Time to plant seeds: March to May

Flowering period: July to August

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