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Amazing Plants in North Carolina

Amaranthus caudatus

Genus: Amaranthus - Species: caudatus - Family: Amaranthaceae

Phonetic Spelling: am-a-RAN-thus caw-DAY-tus

Common Names:

foxtail amaranth
Love-Lies Bleeding
Tassel Flower
velvet flower

Quick Facts

Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 10a
- 10b
- 3a
- 3b
- 11a
- 11b
- 2a
- 2b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Ecuador to NW. Argentina
Life Cycle:
- Annual
Plant Types:
- Annual
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

Grain crop, leaf vegetable

Amaranthus caudatus

Tags

full sun tolerant

drought tolerant

partial shade tolerant

showy flowers

low maintenance

container plant

annual

hanging baskets

long-lasting flowers

cutting garden

dried arrangements

gold

summer annual

tassels