Amaranthus, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth 'Hot Biscuits'

Amaranthuscruentus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Millersville, Maryland

Hooper, Nebraska

Garber, Oklahoma

Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Providence, RI | November 2009 | neutral

Would anyone know what color seed "Hot Biscuits" has, black or white? The one tiny but important detail catalogues leave off.

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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | February 2007 | positive

had one in the garden 2006. it got about 8 feet tall. yes it was cucumber beetle candy, never could control them.

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | December 2006 | positive

It won a Fleuro Select Quality Award in 1997.

Also, it dries well if harvested just before peak color.

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Newnan, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | positive

Wish I'd sown in the ground, I had it in a container. Nice but probably needed bigger container. Thirsty plant. Cucumber beetles love it,...Read More

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