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Amaranthus cruentus 'Giant Copperhead'

 
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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: cruentus (kroo-EN-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Giant Copperhead

Synonym:Amaranthus paniculatus

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive berrygirl On Mar 23, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I grew these plants for the first time last summer. I loved them! They were absolutely care-free plants, which is always a plus for me. Stood up well to our heat and drought. With a little imagination, they do resemble elephant heads.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Braselton, Georgia
Spokane, Washington



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