Chenopodiastrum murale
Chenopodiastrum murale · Amaranthaceae
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Ideal time to plant chenopodiastrum murale: set it out when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged, and water generously as it establishes.
ID card
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Type
- Annual herbaceous plant
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowering
- July to October
- Adult size
- 30 to 60 cm in height
- Growth
- Fast
- Hardiness
- Low hardiness (annual)
- Origin
- Mediterranean basin and Middle East
Care
Light
Wallflower goosefoot prefers a sunny to partially shaded location. It tolerates hot and dry exposures well. Sufficient light promotes vigorous growth and optimal flower development.
Watering
Water moderately during active growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. This plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established. Avoid excessive moisture which could promote rot.
Soil
Wallflower goosefoot adapts to most soils, even poor or rocky ones. Good drainage is important to prevent water accumulation. It thrives in well-exposed terrain, typically in wall cracks or rocky areas.
Fertilizer
No fertilizer is necessary: this hardy plant is content with natural soil resources. Overly rich soil could even encourage excessive growth at the expense of flowers.
Pruning and maintenance
Little pruning is required. You can cut back the plant after flowering to prevent excessive self-seeding if desired. As an annual plant, it will naturally disappear with the onset of cold weather.
Diseases and pests
This plant is generally little affected by diseases and pests. Good drainage and sufficient aeration limit the risk of fungal problems. Occasionally monitor common pests of herbaceous plants in dry climates.
Did you know?
Wallflower goosefoot owes its scientific name "murale" to its natural habitat: it grows spontaneously in cracks and on the ruins of Mediterranean walls, particularly in urban areas. A pioneer and pragmatic plant, it has followed human expansion by colonizing rocky environments transformed by architecture.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
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