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Amaranthus tricolor 'Molten Fire'

 
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Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: tricolor (TRY-kull-lur) (Info)
Cultivar: Molten Fire

Synonym:Amaranthus gangeticus

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Category:
Annuals

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By rebecca30
Thumbnail #1 of Amaranthus tricolor by rebecca30

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 4, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Available from SSE: "Produces large glowing crimson and green foliage with a dark red seedhead. Excellent, long-lasting filler for borders or along the back of the garden. Tender annual, grows 4' tall."

Regional...

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

Kalama, Washington



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