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    Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye'

    Also Known As

    • Amaranthus cruentus x powelli 'Hopi Red Dye'
    • Hopi Red Dye Amaranth

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye' plant details

    Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with burgundy and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, dye plant, edible, long-blooming, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the amaranths once called Prince's Feather, for its showy, fluffy top-knot of deep red flowers. An age old plant that is still valued for its edible and beautiful baby leaves in salads, and in 110 days, its purple-red nutritious seeds; still used by the Hopi to color cornbread red. Grow tithonia in front to hide its awkward "shins".

    By: Select Seeds

    Plant this stunning & bold Amaranthus & create a major colorful dramatic presence in your Summer garden! Multi-branching to 4’ or 5’ tall & 2’ wide, it glows in the garden (& when backlit by the sun) with its large dark maroon (edible) foliage, burgundy stems & colossal feathery flower heads of rich ruby red. Long blooming, the flower heads make outrageous cut-flower material fresh or dried & the edible black seeds can be ground to make high protein gluten flour. Birds love them, too! Drought tolerant once established, grow Amaranthus in rich garden soil & full sun. Used by the Hopi as ceremonial food dye to produce red cornbread. Self sows!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye' plant

    How to Grow Amaranthus 'Hopi Red Dye'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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