Amaranthus Species, Green Amaranth, Powell's Amaranth

Amaranthuspowellii

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
powellii (pow-EL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Amaranthus powellii subsp. powellii
Amaranthus hypochondriacus var. powellii
Amaranthus powellii subsp. bouchonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Coushatta, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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