Amaranthus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Velvet Tassel Flower 'Pony Tails'

Amaranthuscaudatus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)
Synonym
Amaranthus edulis
Amaranthus mantegazzianus
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
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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

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

Arley, Alabama

Brooksville, Florida

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Perry, Iowa

Gaylord, Michigan

Mathiston, Mississippi

North Tonawanda, New York

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Crossville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Crossville, TN | September 2012 | positive

This really neat plant Grow easy in pot then tran plant to ground I live in Tn. Zone 6 will grow again next year

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Arley, AL (Zone 7a) | November 2005 | positive

Started late in pots but it grew well and had lots of blooms

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | March 2005 | neutral

This plants comes well from seeds, growing to a good size quickly. It also reseeds readily. The biggest problem I had with this plant was...Read More

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Perry, IA (Zone 5a) | October 2003 | positive

I started the plants indoors in April, transplanted in May. Blooms began showing in July and was in full beauty in August. The ropes of ...Read More

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