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Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
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Red oracheVegetableFamily: Amaranthaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Red orache or mountain spinach, Atriplex hortensis var. rubra, is an erect colourful annual with purple leaves. It makes a lovely border plant, and its leaves make a tasty, succulent addition to the salad bowl. Atriplex hortensis var. rubra has lance-shaped leaves, about 18cm (7in) long. Purple flowering spikes appear in summer, complementing its foliage.
For best results grow Atriplex hortensis var. rubra in well-drained soil in full sun, sowing successionally if you want to harvest leaves throughout the growing season. Water freely in summer.
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Atriplex ‘Hortensis’ and wildlife
Atriplex ‘Hortensis’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Atriplex ‘Hortensis’ poisonous?
Atriplex ‘Hortensis’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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