Orach

Atriplex hortensis, Amaranthaceae

Zones

3a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 8

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Both are fast-growing annuals that compete intensely for nutrients and water when planted together

Food

Leaves

Orach grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

Good companions for Orach include Agave, Sisal, Sulfur Buckwheat.

Design guilds with Orach and see companion relationships visually.