Amaranthus, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth 'Oeschberg'

Amaranthuscruentus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Foxboro, Massachusetts

Sherwood, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Sherwood, OR | October 2010 | positive

I enjoy having this self-seed each year (5 now?), moving a small seedling or two into place. The habit varies. Early starts often bloom l...Read More

M
North Augusta, SC | February 2008 | neutral

According to the notes I received with my seeds, this cultivar that grows upright.

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