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Smooth goosefoot

Chenopodium subglabrum

Smooth goosefoot (Chenopodium subglabrum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
annual
Native range
Native to 13 U.S. states, including CO, ID, KS, MI, MT, ND…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2a–9b
Mature size
6"–2'
Sun
Full sun
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Smooth goosefoot (Chenopodium subglabrum)
Chenopodium subglabrum — Smooth goosefoot. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Jim Morefield, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Smooth goosefoot (Chenopodium subglabrum) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Jun–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, smooth goosefoot pairs naturally with: Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Rocky mountain bee-plant (Peritoma serrulata), Swamp verbena (Verbena hastata), Annual ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia var. artemisiifolia).

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