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Amaranthus tricolor (Vegetable Amaranth, Joseph's Coat, Chinese Spinach)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 181927


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Amaranthus
Species: Amaranthus tricolor
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
  • Vegetable
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 2a (to -45 F / -43 C)
  • 2b (to -40 F / -40 C)
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Indoor
  • Vegetable Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
Additional Short Notes add
  • Young tender leaves can be used in salads, steamed or in soups and stews edit | delete
  • Do not eat if not grown organically edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Amaranthus gangeticus



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