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Amaranthushybridus

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Genus

Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)

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Species

hybridus (hy-BRID-us)

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Synonym

Amaranthus aureus

Amaranthus flavescens

Amaranthus incurvatus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Red

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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JodyC

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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