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

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Veined

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Scarlet (dark red)

Maroon/Burgundy

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

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