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Amaranthuscruentus

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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
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:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Austin, Texas

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