Name this plant,8 ft talk thick red stalk

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  1. kmetchick

    kmetchick New Seed

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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    It looks like a form of Amaranthus kmetchick.
     
  4. mart

    mart Strong Ash

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    Thats what it looks like to me too. Amaranthus,
     
  5. Henry Johnson

    Henry Johnson In Flower

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    That's a good photo, Kmetchick..
    Now post an introduction so everyone can greet and welcome you into the Stew..
    Hank
     
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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    Kmetchick thosw are beautiful. I have never seen amaranthus grow that tall. Oh yes, welcome to the stew this is a great site. Lots of friendly and helpful folks here from all over the word. Looks like you live in an neat neighborhood. I love older homes. :stew1:
     

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