Red mountain spinach (Atriplex hortensis var. rubra) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: red mountain spinach or red orach.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: red mountain spinach, red orach
Scientific name: Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Red mountain spinach (Atriplex hortensis var. rubra) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Red mountain spinach (Atriplex hortensis var. rubra) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
