Amaranthus, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth 'Golden Giant'

Amaranthuscruentus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Ogden, Utah

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