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Posted 01/16/2023 in Annual

Amaranthus tricolor

Known for its beautifully colored foliage, Amaranthus is an upright bushy annual with yellow, red, pink, copper, and/or purple leaves. Green-leaved species plants are sometimes used as a spinach substitute.

Post Details

Latin Name
Amaranthus tricolor
Common Name
Joseph's coat
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
Aphids, root rot, aster yellows, and fungal leaf spot diseases

Plant Story

Known for its beautifully colored foliage, Amaranthus is an upright bushy annual with yellow, red, pink, copper, and/or purple leaves. Green-leaved species plants are sometimes used as a spinach substitute.

Special Care Instructions

Set plants after last frost date. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date.

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