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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Flowers: n/a

Leaves: red & yellow

Edibility: edible leaves
 
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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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