Species Shiny-Seed Goosefoot
yellow-green flowers with green leaves and stems

Shiny-Seed Goosefoot

Chenopodium nitens

Shiny-Seed Goosefoot (Chenopodium nitens) is an annual plant found mainly in the northern hemisphere. This species produces bright yellow foliage and small star-shaped flowers in the summer. Its triangular, glossy seeds provide food sources for many birds and small animals in the late fall. The plant typically grows to heights of up to two feet and thrives in cool damp soils, preferring full sun to partial shade exposures. Shiny-Seed Goosefoot is tolerant of a variety of soil types and is easy to grow, making it a great choice for gardens of all sizes.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For Mealy Goosefoot, water about once every 7–10 days, making sure that the soil is moist but not saturated. Do not allow the soil to become either very dry or very wet as this will result in poor growth. During periods of drought, more frequent watering may be necessary. In winter, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

sunlight

Mealy Goosefoot (Chenopodium incanum var. incanum) is a plant species that prefers full sunlight or partial shade during the day. In full sun, it needs at least 6 hours per day of sunlight to thrive. If located in shady areas, the plant will need 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight to produce flowers. If grown in partial shade, the plants will still flower but will not produce as abundantly as if grown in full sun. It is best to provide at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day for Mealy Goosefoot to produce the best results.

pruning

Mealy Goosefoot (Chenopodium incanum var. incanum) should be pruned in early spring when growth begins. Pruning should be minimal, consisting of removing dead, damaged or diseased branches. If shaping of the shrub is desired, selectively remove some branches, taking care not to disrupt the natural shape of the plant. Fertilize after pruning with a slow release all-in-1 fertilizer to help the plant recover.

⚠️ Perenual and its members cannot be held liable for any health issues that may arise from the information provided on the website or from using any of the plants found on the site. The information provided is intended to be used as general guidelines only.