Amaranthus, Prince's Feather, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Purple Amaranth 'Giant Purple'

Amaranthushypochondriacus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
hypochondriacus (hy-po-kon-dree-AH-kus)
Synonym
Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hypochondriacus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Richmond, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Jessup, PA (Zone 6a) | October 2010 | positive

Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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