Amaranthus Species, Green Amaranth, Slim Amaranth, Smooth Pigweed, Spleen Amaranth

Amaranthushybridus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
hybridus (hy-BRID-us)
Synonym
Amaranthus aureus
Amaranthus flavescens
Amaranthus incurvatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Kansas City, Missouri

Midway, Texas

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Palmyra, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

A tea made from the leaves was traditionally used to stop bleeding, diarrhea, ulcers, and reduced swelling.

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