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Amaranthustricolor

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Amaranthus tricolor by darius
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Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
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Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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