Burgundy Red Orach:
The Orach Red Burgandy, 'Atriplex hortensis 'Burgandy', a stunning dark raspberry color that will stand out in any garden. The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Orach is an old kitchen garden vegetable grown by American settlers, deserves more attention. It has a mild flavor that does not get bitter when the plant bolts. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants.
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