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Lagos Spinach

Celosia argentea, Amaranthaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Leaf AmaranthAmaranthus tricolor
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
African Spider FlowerGynandropsis gynandra
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
WaterleafTalinum triangulare
Pollinator Sharing
White Prairie CloverDalea candida
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Grain AmaranthAmaranthus cruentus

Both amaranth family plants compete for similar nutrients and may cross-pollinate

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Lagos Spinach grow in?

Lagos Spinach grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Lagos Spinach?

Good companions for Lagos Spinach include Leaf Amaranth, African Spider Flower, Waterleaf, White Prairie Clover.

Design guilds with Lagos Spinach and see companion relationships visually.

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