Rubra orach
Atriplex hortensis 'Rubra'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Rubra' orach (Atriplex hortensis 'Rubra') is an annual for borders and low maintenance gardens. It grows well in cool weather and can ride out a light frost. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It stands about 35 to 47 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. It blooms in spring and again in summer, and it grows well in acid, alkaline, or neutral soil.
Pairs well with Avens, Apricotta cosmos, and Gladiator ornamental onion.