(Bassia scoparia ‘Burning Bush’)
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Burning Bush is a warm weather shrubby annual native to temperate Asia that can be commonly found growing in prairies, grasslands, and deserts throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 28” and features branches of feathery green foliage that turns an intense red during late summer and early fall. This plant can be grown in containers, provides forage to birds and livestock, is edible and medicinal, and self-sows!
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- Ornamental Shrub
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General Information
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Bassia
Species: scoparia
Variety: Burning Bush
Also Known As: Bassia scoparia 'Trichophylla', Kochia scoparia var. tricophylla, Kochia tricophylla
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): None
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture: Any well-drained, reasonably fertile soil is suitable, pH 6.0
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. It attracts birds.
Containers?: Yes. Grow Burning Bush in rich, well-draining potting soil in a glazed ceramic, plastic, or wooden container. Increase the potting soil’s fertility by adding one part worm compost to the mix at planting.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 28”
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-11
Produces: branches of feathery green foliage that turn an intense red during late summer and early fall.
Garden Uses: Beds, borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, or pots/containers.
Genus: Bassia
Species: scoparia
Variety: Burning Bush
Also Known As: Bassia scoparia 'Trichophylla', Kochia scoparia var. tricophylla, Kochia tricophylla
Grown as: Annual
Maturity (Blooms): None
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water: Medium
Soil Moisture: Any well-drained, reasonably fertile soil is suitable, pH 6.0
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. It attracts birds.
Containers?: Yes. Grow Burning Bush in rich, well-draining potting soil in a glazed ceramic, plastic, or wooden container. Increase the potting soil’s fertility by adding one part worm compost to the mix at planting.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 28”
Spacing: 24-36”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-11
Produces: branches of feathery green foliage that turn an intense red during late summer and early fall.
Garden Uses: Beds, borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, or pots/containers.