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Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat'

Also Known As

  • Fountain Plant
  • Josephs Coat Amaranth
  • Love-lies-bleeding

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 1'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat' plant details

Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with gold, green, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 tricolor 'Joseph's Coat'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, red and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, heirloom, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat'

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

A featured plant of Monticello's floral gardens, this ever-popular plant has beautiful foliage in vivid combinations of yellow, orange-red and green that develop in summer on the upper leaves of this sturdy, large-leaved annual. A heat lover that thrives in the high humidity of full summer, it is lovely paired with grasses and salvias in the border.

Gardening facts about Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat' plant

How to Grow Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • red
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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