Amaranthus tricolor
Joseph's Coat
Description
This plant has beautiful, multicolored leaves that are a deep maroon and crimson red.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.