Amaranthus, Chinese Spinach, Fountain Plant, Joseph's Coat, Summer Poinsettia 'Cinco de Mayo'

Amaranthustricolor

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Dothan, Alabama

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Royal Oak, Michigan

Cincinnati, Ohio

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
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Lawrence, KS | August 2015 | neutral

I am curious if this variety can be used as a cut flower?

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(Zone 7b) | January 2006 | positive

A lovely, dramatic border plant. I originally obtained seed for this mix from Renee's Garden (Renee Shepard) and have been growing it fo...Read More

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