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Chenopodium capitatum

Genus: Chenopodium
Family: Amaranthaceae
Common Names: strawberry blite, strawberry spinach, Indian paint [2], Indian strawberry [2]

About this plant

An upright annual to around 60cm tall with triangular leaves and tiny pale green flowers borne in clusters along the stem in summer which are followed by edible, bright red fruits resembling strawberries

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years