Add bold color and dramatic texture to your landscape with Kochia Burning Bush Seeds, a popular ornamental plant known for its bright green summer foliage that transforms into fiery red hues in autumn. This bushy, fast-growing plant is widely used in modern landscaping, borders, pathways, and decorative garden designs.

Kochia is valued for its unique shape, dense growth, and ability to create striking visual contrast. Its vibrant red color during fall makes it a standout choice for gardeners who want a low-maintenance plant with high decorative impact.

Key Features

• Produces bright green foliage that turns deep red in fall

• Adds dramatic color contrast to gardens and landscapes

• Fast-growing, easy to maintain, and drought-tolerant

• Ideal for borders, walkways, and ornamental garden displays

• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with strong germination rates

• Suitable for both home gardens and large-scale landscaping

Specifications

Botanical Name: Kochia scoparia (Bassia scoparia)
Common Name: Summer Cypress, Burning Bush Kochia
Plant Type: Annual Ornamental Plant
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Foliage Color: Green turning red in fall
Bloom Season: Foliage-focused plant; color peaks in fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
Plant Height: 24–48 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–75°F
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, mound-shaped
Uses: Borders, pathways, ornamental accents, mass plantings
Special Notes: Color is strongest when grown in full sun with minimal shade.

Planting Guide

1. Starting Seeds Outdoors

Kochia seeds perform best when sown directly outdoors after frost.

2. Sowing Depth

• Scatter seeds on the soil surface

• Lightly press into the soil without covering heavily

• Kochia requires light to germinate

3. Sun & Temperature

• Choose a location with full sun for best color development

• Maintain soil temperatures between 60–75°F for germination

4. Watering

• Keep soil mildly moist until seedlings establish

• Reduce watering once mature—Kochia is drought tolerant

5. Growth & Care

• Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding

• Minimal maintenance required

• Plants naturally form round, dense shapes

• For deeper red color, ensure strong, direct sunlight

6. Seasonal Color Change

• Plants start bright green

• Transition to deep red in late summer and fall

• Creates dramatic garden visuals during seasonal change

Benefits

• Perfect for decorative landscapes

• Provides dramatic fall color

• Low-maintenance with strong visual impact

• Great for mass planting, edging, and borders

• Grows well in various soil types, including poor soil