Species Woodland Goosefoot

Woodland Goosefoot

Chenopodium standleyanum

Also Known As - Standley Goosefoot
Woodland Goosefoot (Chenopodium standleyanum) is a small herbaceous plant native to the western U.S. and Canada. Its slender, branching stems can reach up to 90 cm in height. Its lush green foliage grows in a bushy, upright form with large pale green egg-shaped leaves that are covered in a fine white coating. Its small flowers, which are mostly greenish-white or purple, appear from August to October and are followed by bright yellow fruit. The plant thrives in dry, sandy or rocky soils and prefers full sun and light shade. It is an adaptable and hardy landscaping choice and is ideal for rock gardens, meadows, and borders.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) deeply but infrequently to avoid root rot. This means that you should give the soil a deep soak every 2-3 weeks during warm weather, taking care not to over-saturate the soil. Allow the top 2-3 inches of the soil to dry out between each watering session. When temperatures cool in the fall and winter, water even less frequently; about once a month should suffice.

sunlight

Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) requires consistent sunlight in order to grow and thrive. This species of plant typically grows in areas with high amounts of sunlight, such as deserts and dry, arid climates. As such, it prefers full sunlight throughout the day and will suffer without ample amounts of direct sunlight. Therefore, it’s important to plant desert goosefoot in an area that receives at least 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Sun exposure should be provided in the early morning and late afternoon when the sun’s rays are less intense. If desert goosefoot is not exposed to enough sunlight, it may become weak and susceptible to various pests and diseases.

pruning

Desert Goosefoot (Chenopodium pratericola) is best pruned in late fall or early winter. Pruning should include removing dead or damaged branches and thinning out any overgrown or crowded stems. This will help promote new growth and help promote dense foliage. Be sure not to prune too heavily or the plant may become stressed and not able to store enough nutrients for the next season of growth. Additionally, the Desert Goosefoot produces flowers during the summer months which can be preserved by reducing the amount of pruning at this time.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

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