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Amaranthus cruentus
Also Known As
- 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
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 1-12
Amaranthus cruentus plant details
Amaranthus cruentus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green and red foliage. In summer burgundy, green, magenta and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amaranthus cruentus
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: amaranthaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green and red
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy, green, magenta and red blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing, showy, velvety
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaranthus cruentus
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Amaranthus cruentus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- red
- green
- magenta
- burgundy
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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