Amaranthus tricolor
JOSEPH'S COAT, CHINESE AMARANTH
Amaranthaceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Amaranthus amboinicus, A. bicolor, A. cuspidatus, A. flexuosus, A. gangeticus, A. inamoenus, A. incomptus, A. japonicus, A. lanceolatus, A. lancifolius, A. mangostanus, A. mangostanus, A. melancholicus, A. mucronatus, A. oleraceus, A. polygamus, A. polygamus, A. rotundifolius, A. salicifolius, A. tristis, Blitum gangeticum, B melancholicum, Glomeraria bicolor, G tricolor

Other Common Names: Chinese Spinach, Tampala

 
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Amaranthus tricolor
JOSEPH'S COAT, CHINESE AMARANTH
Amaranthaceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: red & yellow

Edibility: edible leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & tropical designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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