Watson's Goosefoot
Chenopodium watsonii
Also Known As - Dakota Stinking GoosefootWatering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Green/Brown Flowers
Sun:
Sun, Partial Shade
Soil:
Clay, Sand
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
watering
Watson's Goosefoot needs moderate levels of watering. Water the soil deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Aim for about 1 inch (2.5cm) of water once per week if there has been no rain. The frequency of watering can be increased in hot and dry weather or if the plant is in full sun.
sunlight
Watson's Goosefoot (Chenopodium watsonii) grows best in full sun, receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It prefers bright light throughout the day but can tolerate some shade in the afternoon during the hottest times of the year. During the cooler months, the plant can handle an extended period of direct sunlight, up to 10 hours. It is well suited to flower beds, rockeries, and other sunny locations as well as containers.
pruning
Pruning for Watson's Goosefoot (Chenopodium watsonii) should be done in early spring. Pruning should include removal of any dead or damaged branches, thinning out the interior of the shrub to allow light and air into the center, and removing any subsequent suckers or shoots growing from the ground. To encourage bushy growth, lightly shear the sides of the shrub. Additionally, trim off any flowers or seed heads at the end of the season.
