300 Seeds Kochia Burning Bush Bassia scoparia Scarlet Ornamental Hedge

Kochia, commonly known as Burning Bush, is a fast-growing annual ornamental grown for its finely textured, delicate foliage that transforms into a brilliant scarlet-red display in autumn. The plant forms an upright, bushy mound of soft, feathery green leaves that gradually shifts to striking red tones as the season progresses, making it a standout choice for colorful seasonal landscapes and borders.

This versatile ornamental is well suited to mass plantings, informal hedges, bedding displays, and container growing, where its compact habit and vivid fall color add warmth and visual interest. It thrives in full sun and tolerates a range of soil conditions, establishing quickly from seed with minimal fuss. Plants may self-sow in suitable climates, providing returning color year after year.
Species: Bassia scoparia
Variety: Kochia
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy, rounded mound
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 2-11 as an annual
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not bury deeply
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Color intensifies in cool autumn temperatures; foliage transitions from green to scarlet-red