Redroot Pigweed is an uninvited guest in many gardens and fields. While it may not be the most popular plant, understanding its characteristics and management is essential for keeping it in check.
Redroot Pigweed Care
Amaranthus retroflexus
What is the plant
Amaranthus retroflexus is an annual weed that can grow from 1 to 8 feet (30 cm to 2.4 meters) tall. It sports lance-shaped leaves, its main identification features, with green but sometimes reddish stems and tiny greenish flowers that mature into thousands of small seeds.
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
3 - 11
difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Fun fact
Redroot Pigweed, often described as edible and rich in vitamins and minerals, is actually a toxic plant with numerous sources referring to cases of poisoning due to oxalates and nitrates.
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