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- Q.Kochia Scoparia - Can you use this fiery red plant to replace your lawn. To be be used as a softer alternative ...
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yodabear1 on
February 7, 2018
92585Q.Kochia scoparia
Can you use this fiery red plant to replace your lawn. To be be used as a softer alternative to dirt or wood chips?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 7, 2018
Certified ExpertA.I don't see why you couldn't. Just be aware that it can become highly invasive, and kill off other species in the area. As long as you are prepared to handle this, then I don't see why not. Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/kochia/kochia-plant-info.htm
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- Asked by
sandywarrner on
July 3, 2019
Sebring Florida 33870Q.Kochia Scoparia frondent plant
I live in Florida and I was wanting to know if this is a good plant for my front lawn?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This plant can become highly invasive, and is toxic. Please consult your local extension service before planting anything such as this in your yard.
This link will help you to find the closest extension service to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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April 24, 2021Q.What Is A Plant That Looks Like But Is Not Kochia Scoparia?
I live in hot and humid Sarasota, Florida and love the color and size and shape of mature red kochia scoparia, but I don't think it will flourish or turn red here as it is too wet and it doesn't get that cold. Low fifties is typical. Forties are considered very cold and not common. We have a lot of bugs and scale and mold. Is there anything as colorful and showy, bug resistant and fairly short as kochia scoparia that would grow in my suburban yard n Sarasota? Looking forward to hearing from you!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Kochia scoparia does not need the cold to turn red. It is an annual that reseeds. So you could plant it, but it is considered weedy and problematic when it reseeds.
Dwarf Nandina cultivars such as 'Firepower' and 'Blush Pink' also turn red and are about the same size.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/kochia/kochia-plant-info.htm
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/bassia-scoparia/https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/nandina-domestica
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