Red Plume Atriplex (Atriplex hortensis), also known as Red Orach or Mountain Spinach, is an heirloom leafy green that has been cultivated in Europe since ancient times, often valued as a nutritious alternative to spinach. The seeds produce upright plants reaching 4–6 feet tall, with striking plume-like spires of deep red to magenta foliage that add both ornamental and edible value to the garden. Its tender young leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach, while mature leaves retain their rich color even after cooking. Red Plume Atriplex thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is tolerant of poor soils, drought, and summer heat, making it a versatile choice for both vegetable gardens and ornamental borders. In addition to its culinary uses, it also works well as a companion plant, providing natural shade for more delicate crops.
Copper Plume is a great filler in floral arrangements. Highly productive plant with plum-wine plumes on long, strong stems feature small, paper-thin seed pods. Also known as orach and orache.
Green Plume is a great filler in floral arrangements. Highly productive plant with emerald-green plumes on long, strong stems feature small, paper-thin seed pods. Also known as orach and orache.
