Overview
Dysphania botrys is a plant with a erect, bushy habit in the genus Dysphania, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with aromatic foliage. Dysphania botrys grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include culinary herb and ornamental. It is native to Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Mongolia, Nepal, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang and Yemen.
About
Dysphania botrys is an erect, well-branched perennial-appearing plant noted for strongly aromatic foliage. It flowers from July to September, producing small, inconspicuous blooms. It prefers full sun in a south-facing, sheltered position and a neutral, well-drained loam. It is grown both as a culinary herb and for ornamental effect in sunny parts of the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dysphania
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Dysphania botrys size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Erect, bushy
- Foliage
- Aromatic
- Suggested uses
- Culinary herb, ornamental
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, East Himalaya, France, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Mongolia, Nepal, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yemen
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dysphania botrys
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Moderate
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dysphania botrys?
Dysphania botrys prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dysphania botrys need?
Dysphania botrys grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Dysphania botrys hardy in the UK?
Dysphania botrys has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Dysphania botrys?
Seed, cuttings.
