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Amaranthus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Velvet Tassel Flower 'Red Garnet'

Amaranthuscaudatus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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