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Amaranthus tricolor

Joseph's Coat

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

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.