Atriplex
orach

Height 3-4 ft (90-120 cm)
Planting distance 16 in (40 cm)
Foliage plant
Well-drained good garden soil
Open, sunny site
Hardy annual

The cultivars of Atriplex hortensis are grown for their deep crimson-purple leaves covered, when young, with fine, glistening white powder. The flowers are insignificant. the cultivar 'Rubra' has bright blood-red foliage. In rich soil, orach rapidly grows to 3-4 ft (90-120 cm) high, so use it as an instant hedge or simply to fill an awkward gap at the back of an ornamental border.

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