| 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) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Shades of deep red, yellow and green |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 10 to 15 days Depth to plant seed: 1/4 to 1/2 inch |
| Pollinators: | Self Wind |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
