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Amaranthuscruentus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
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Synonym
Amaranthus paniculatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Medium Purple
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Niles, Illinois

Ellicott City, Maryland

Calabash, North Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

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