Atomic Orange Corn
Zea mays 'Atomic Orange Corn'
USDA zones10 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Atomic Orange Corn' (Zea mays 'Atomic Orange Corn') is a vegetable for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows 48 to 60 inches tall and attracts butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Sunflower, Nasturtium, and Borage.