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Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Burgundy'

 
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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: hypochondriacus (hy-po-kon-dree-AH-kus) (Info)
Cultivar: Burgundy

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Category:
Vegetables

Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By CurtisJones
Thumbnail #1 of Amaranthus hypochondriacus by CurtisJones

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CurtisJones On Aug 27, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote:

From your friends at Botanical Interests, inc.: This majestic amaranth grows 5'-8' tall and has rich jewel-toned color. You will be impressed by its magenta-burgundy seed plumes and green to burgundy foliage. It is quite striking at the back of the flower border or when grown next to yellow sunflowers. The seeds are edible, have a nutty flavor, are high in protein, and can be cooked like rice for a nutritous breakfast or side dish. The leaves are also tasty when young and make a colorful addition to salads or can be cooked like spinach.

Neutral Farmerdill On Nov 15, 2005, Farmerdill from Augusta, GA
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Long burgundy plumes bear plentiful white seeds. Leaves are bright reddish purple. 6-8 ft. tall. (100-110 days).

Regional...

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

Longmont, Colorado
Austin, Texas



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