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Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
Also Known As
- Amaranthus caudatus 'Emerald Tassels'
- Amaranthus caudatus 'Green Cascade'
- Green Cascade Amaranth
- Loves-lies-bleeding
- Viridis Amaranth
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 1-12
Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis' plant details
Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer green flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: amaranthaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 3'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
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