| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Variegated Other: Green, golden-yellow and red. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow and barely cover with a very thin layer of soil. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
