Amaranthus, Mexican Grain Amaranth, Prince's Feather, Purple Amaranth, Red Amaranth 'Intense Purple'

Amaranthus cruentus

Genus
Amaranthus (am-uh-RANTH-us)
Species
cruentus (kroo-EN-tus)
Synonym
Amaranthus paniculatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brooksville, Florida

Orange Park, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia

Itasca, Illinois

Brooklyn, New York

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Leesburg, FL (Zone 9b) | August 2008 | positive

Very pretty plant. Gorgeous red foliage and burgundy 'tassels'.
Can't wait to collect seeds so I can grow more.

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | positive

I got these seeds as an extra in a trade and was very pleased! Foliage is a bright purplish-red, stems are bright red and deep red-purple...Read More

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