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Amaranthus Species, Prostrate Pigweed, Tumbleweed Amaranth, White Pigweed

Amaranthusalbus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
albus (AL-bus)
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Synonym
Amaranthus albus var. pubescens
Amaranthus gracilentus
Amaranthus pubescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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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
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting

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