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Amaranthuscannabinus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
cannabinus (kan-na-BIN-us)
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Synonym
Amaranthus edulis
Amaranthus giganteus
Amaranthus macrocaulos
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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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

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category

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Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Trenton, New Jersey

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