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Amaranthus, Grain Amaranth, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Prince's Feather, Purple Amaranth 'Oscar Blanco'

Amaranthushypochondriacus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
hypochondriacus (hy-po-kon-dree-AH-kus)
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Synonym
Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hypochondriacus
Amaranthus leucocarpus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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
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