| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 8 to 12 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at approximate depth of 1/4 inch. |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
