🌾🍃 Bassia Scoparia Seeds – 200 Seeds – Bassia scoparia (Summer Cypress / Burning Bush)

Add a unique, ornamental touch to your garden with Bassia scoparia seeds! Also known as Summer Cypress or Burning Bush, this fast-growing annual shrub is admired for its feathery foliage that changes from bright green to fiery red in autumn, creating stunning seasonal color.

Perfect for borders, mixed flower beds, or containers, Bassia scoparia is drought-tolerant and thrives in a variety of soils, making it a versatile choice for gardeners seeking easy-care ornamental plants.

Key Information:

• Latin Name: Bassia scoparia

• Common Names: Summer Cypress, Burning Bush, Kochia

• Seed Count: 200 seeds

• Plant Type: Annual shrub/ornamental plant

• Plant Height: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)

• Spread: 1.5–3 feet (45–90 cm)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; tolerant of poor soils

• Sowing Time:

  • Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost

  • Outdoors: After last frost, when soil is warm

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Usage:

• Ornamental: Ideal for colorful borders, beds, and container gardening

• Seasonal Interest: Bright green summer foliage that turns brilliant red in fall

• Drought Tolerant: Suitable for xeriscaping and low-water gardens

• Erosion Control: Used for soil stabilization on slopes

• Cut Foliage: Attractive for fresh or dried floral arrangements

• Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for beneficial insects and birds

Tips for Success:

• Prefers full sun for best color and growth

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

• Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth

• Sow directly outdoors in warm soil for best results