Home / Guides / Plant Files / Amaranthaceae

Amaranthus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Velvet Tassel Flower 'Coral Fountain'

Amaranthuscaudatus

Upload Image Print Article
Amaranthus caudatus by onewish1
Upload Image Print Article
Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Info
Species
caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional

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

Sonoma, California

Derby, Kansas

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Denville, New Jersey

New Bern, North Carolina

Mc Kinney, Texas

show all
View this plant in a garden
4 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Fruit-tree Root Weevil
(Leptopius robustus)
BIRD FILES
Western Grebe
(Aechmophorus occidentalis)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Fruit-tree Root Weevil
(Leptopius robustus)
BIRD FILES
Western Grebe
(Aechmophorus occidentalis)