Family: Amaranthaceae Genus: Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us) (Info) Species: cruentus (kroo-EN-tus) (Info) Cultivar: Hopi Red Dye
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Category: Annuals Vegetables Herbs
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple) Fuchsia (Red-Purple) Red Scarlet (Dark Red) Purple Dark Purple/Black Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Grown for foliage Herbaceous Burgundy Dark/Black Bronze-Green Smooth-Textured Shiny/Glossy-Textured Good Fall Color
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Flowers are good for cutting Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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