| | Tetragonia tetragonoides | | | | Family | Tetragoniaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial - annual | | Zone | USDA: 9a - 11 RHS: FH - FT EGF: H5 - G2 Australia: 3 - 5 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Culinary and vegetable garden. | | Special Characteristics | Tetragonia tetragonoides tolerates salt. | | Cautions | This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly. | | |