Chenopodium bonus-henricus - P13

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Blitum bonus-henricus.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * evergreen

Leaves
Suitable for consumption.

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Sowing outdoors: August.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Chenopodium bonus-henricus forms amber-yellow flowers arranged in panicles from June. These exude a light fragrance.

Use
Cottage garden, edible