How to Grow Red Plume
Atriplex hortensis
Your complete guide to growing Red Plume.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Red Plume
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Red Plume
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips and aphids while attracting pollinators
Similar height and texture, attracts butterflies and beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects and provides contrasting flower forms
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds nitrogen to soil
Repels pests and attracts hummingbirds, complements red plume's upright form
Provide beneficial shade and attract pest-eating birds
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects, similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of celosia and many annuals
Root secretions can stunt growth of annual flowers
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby flowering plants
