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Weeds and Their Control: Mexican Fireweed (Kochia scoparia aka Bassia scoparia)

Karen April 28, 2022 0 Comments

Also known as burning bush and summer cypress, Mexican fireweed is a bushy annual and a member of the goosefoot family, Chenopodiaceae, that also includes cock’s comb, globe amaranth, and…

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Plant Profile: Burning Bush (Kochia scoparia tricophylla aka Brassia scoparia tricophylla)

Karen April 14, 2021 0 Comments

Also known as summer cypress, this this half-hardy annual often grown as a shrub is native to central and southern Europe and Asia and was introduced into the US in…

Drought tolerance

Drought Tolerant Plants: Herbaceous Annuals and Perennials Grown for Foliage

Karen February 2, 2021 0 Comments

Foliage can add both texture and color to the landscape to create a mood and enrich the visual quality of the garden. Leaves may be glossy, matte, large, small, leathery,…

Weeds and Their Control: Mexican Fireweed (Kochia scoparia aka Bassia scoparia)

Plant Profile: Burning Bush (Kochia scoparia tricophylla aka Brassia scoparia tricophylla)

Drought Tolerant Plants: Herbaceous Annuals and Perennials Grown for Foliage

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