Amaranthus, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Love Lies Bleeding, Green Tassel Flower 'Viridis'

Amaranthuscaudatus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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

Brooksville, Florida

Valdosta, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

East Tawas, Michigan

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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East Tawas, MI (Zone 5b) | October 2008 | positive

Easily grown in my zone 5 landscape. No extra ammendments were added. They seem to enjoy heat, neglect and poor soil ~~~ even tried growi...Read More

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Clinton, ON (Zone 5b) | September 2005 | positive

This green variety was very easy to grow from seed both indoors and direct sown in my zone 5b garden. My soil is sandy and no compost was...Read More

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Newnan, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2002 | positive

I really enjoyed this plant, it bloomed from early spring (I sowed indoors) to mid summer. I had it in a container and think it finally j...Read More

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