Amaranthus, Chinese Spinach, Fountain Plant, Joseph's Coat, Summer Poinsettia 'Red Sea'

Amaranthustricolor

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

A red-leaf type. Medium maturity variety. 60 days in spring planting and 35-40 days in summer and fall. The plant is 40 cm in height, sem...Read More

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