Green amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Also known as
Slim amaranth, Smooth amaranth, Smooth pigweed, Red amaranth
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
90cm | Max | |
80cm | Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Green amaranth Overview
This is a tall annual flowering plant. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and purple-green and they are arranged alternately. The flowers are produced in dense spikes which are green-red and they bloom in early summer.
Common problems with Green amaranth
How to propagate Green amaranth
Seed
Sow the seeds in mid-spring.
Other uses of Green amaranth
Used in traditional medicine by Native Americans as well as in traditional African medicine.