Amaranthus Species, Guernsey Pigweed, Livid Amaranth, Purple Amaranth

Amaranthusblitum

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
blitum (BLY-tum)
Synonym
Amaranthus lividus
Amaranthus viridis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Richmond, Texas

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(Zone 8a) | May 2011 | negative

Annoying and unwanted in my garden. Breaks easily when trying to pull it, so hand removal is 50% effective at best. Only when ground is...Read More

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