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Amaranthustricolor

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Genus

Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)

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Species

tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)

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Synonym

Amaranthus gangeticus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Large crimson and green foliage with a dark red seedhead. Excellent, long-lasting filler for borders or along the back of the garden. Ten...Read Moreder annual, grows 4' tall.

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