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Amaranthustricolor

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Amaranthus tricolor by kattamos
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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
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Navarre, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Davenport, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Cincinnati, Ohio

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Smyrna, Tennessee

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Fort Worth, Texas

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