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Amaranthus

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is probably the best-known amaranth and for good reason -- it's a showstopper. The plant can hit up to 5 feet but what's amazing is its dripping, tassel-like red flowers, which look like no other.

Another type of amaranth, Joseph's coat, has showy, almost gaudily marked leaves in greens, golds, purples, and pinks.

It can be difficult to find love-lies-bleeding in garden centers as established seedlings, so start them from seed, directly in the soil. Joseph's coat is usually easier to find as an established plant.

Light:
Sun
Plant Type:
Annual
Plant Height:
2-6 feet tall, depending on type
Plant Width:
1-3 feet wide, depending on type
Flower Color:
Red, gold, or green flowers, depending on type
Bloom Time:
Blooms summer to frost
Landscape Uses:
Containers, Beds & Borders
Special Features:
Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow

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(Amaranthus caudatus) bears rich red flowers that dangle dramatically from the 5-foot-tall plant.
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Plant It With


Celosia

Mimic the upright forms of amaranth with the plumes of celosia. You'll love the bold color all season long, and you can dry their flowers to enjoy for years to come.

Mexican sunflower

Amaranth looks stunning next to Mexican sunflower, which is also a big plant that bears bright orange flowers adored by butterflies.

Sunflower

Contrast amaranth's unusual blooms with traditional sunflowers. Both plants look beautiful with little care.

Propagation


Seed

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