Species Dark Lamb's Quarters
light-green fruits, green leaves and green stems

Dark Lamb's Quarters

Chenopodium atrovirens

Also Known As - Pinyon Goosefoot
Dark Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium atrovirens) is an annual weed that is native to Europe and Asia. This plant species can grow to a height of up to 3 feet. Dark Lamb's Quarters are found in semi-dry deciduous habitats such as roadsides, open woods, and disturbed soil. This plant has succulent, gray-green winged leaves with toothed edges that taper to a sharp point. It has a small, inconspicuous green flower that blooms in summer. It produces tiny, light-brown fruits which release thousands of seeds when ripe. In some parts of the world, Dark Lamb's Quarters are used as a nutritious vegetable, as it is high in vitamins and minerals.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

green,red,brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale) is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate periods of dry soil. It should be watered deeply and infrequently for best results. Water your Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot every few weeks when the top inch of soil is dry and water until the soil is moist to a depth of 6-8 inches. It is best to water in the morning to reduce the occurrence of fungal diseases and leaf burn. Reduce watering during winter months when the plant is dormant.

sunlight

Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale) is a fast-growing, annual herb that prefers to grow in sunny locations. It prefers full sun and can tolerate partial shade, but will need about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimum growth. Bright, indirect light will also be beneficial during the later parts of the day for this plant species. Sunlight should be most intense during the middle of the day when this plant species is likely to receive the most direct sun.

pruning

Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot (Chenopodiasterium murale) should be pruned generally once per year, in the early spring before new growth appears. Trim any damaged or excessively long stems and then lightly shape the plant to the desired form. Be sure to use sharp pruning shears to achieve a clean cut. To control the size of the plant, cut stems back to between 1/3 and 1/2 of their original size. Avoid heavy pruning as this could damage the fragile stems and make the plant appear unbalanced. It is best to prune Nettle-Leaved Goosefoot in the morning or late afternoon hours when the temperatures are cooler.

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