Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info)
Species: powellii (pow-EL-ee-eye) (Info)
Synonym:Amaranthus bouchonii
Synonym:Amaranthus bracteosus
Synonym:Amaranthus retroflexus var. powellii
Synonym:Amaranthus viscidulus
Category:
Annuals
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
This plant is resistant to deer
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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