| Description | A feathery, soft green, dome shaped plant that resembles a dwarf conifer. An unusual plant that isn't utilized much by gardeners. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | small lacking petals, of little ornamental value |
| Leaves | light green and feathery or soft looking, dome shaped, red fall color |
| Dimensions | up to 3 feet, space 2 feet on center |
| Propagation | seeds, don't cover |
| Misc Facts | Named after Wilhelm Daniel Josef Koch (1771-1849), professor of botany at Erlangen |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this used in large containers and grown as hedges. I always enjoy seeing the plantings in the median strip in the City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA). |
| Notes & Reference | #27-Rodale's Annual Gardens (Paul Loewer), #28-Cottage Garden Annuals(Clive Lane), #37-The Contained Garden (Kenneth A. Beckett, David Carr, David ) |
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