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

Garden photo gallery of Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

Photo of Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg' foliage by Petal Talk

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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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See other plant types of Amaranthus for your garden

Amaranthus cruentus

aka Amaranthus hybridus subsp. cruentus, Amaranthus hybridus var. cruentus, Amaranthus hybridus var. paniculatus, Amaranthus paniculatus, Prince's Feathers, Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

1-12

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 1'-3'

sun - mostly sun
regular

Photo of Amaranthus cruentus flower by Stan Shebs

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Amaranthus caudatus

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