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    Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

    Also Known As

    • Oeschberg Amaranth

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg' plant details

    Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with burgundy foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - 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 cruentus 'Oeschberg'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: amaranthaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
    Uses: award-winning, cottage garden, long-blooming, self-sowing, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Aubergine leaves and branched flower spikes smolder among flowers of dark red and chartreuse green in your garden. An Award of Garden Merit honors this full, long blooming selection. Beautiful and useful too; the young plants can be harvested as salad greens, and the nutritious seeds mature in late summer to feed you and local birds! Self sows.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg' plant

    How to Grow Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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