Amaranthus, Chinese Spinach, Fountain Plant, Joseph's Coat, Summer Poinsettia 'Illumination'

Amaranthustricolor

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)
Synonym
Amaranthus gangeticus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Birmingham, Alabama

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Chicago, Illinois

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Cumberland, Maryland

Lindenhurst, New York

Bessemer City, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Henderson, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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Baton Rouge, LA (Zone 8b) | August 2003 | positive

This is one of the most spectacular plants I have seen. A real show-stopper! The "flower" head is a firey red and yellow. Needs to be s...Read More

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