Amaranthus tricolor
Botanical Name
Amaranthus tricolor
Hardiness
Annual
Height
1.5 to 5 feet
Width
1 to 2 feet
Flowers
Grown for colorful foliage
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained to dry
Planting and Care
This plant tolerates heat, drought and poor soil, taller varieties may need staking
Problems
Root rot with wet soils, stem borer, aphids, fungal leaf spot, aster yellows
Varieties to Consider
'Illumination' - red, orange and yellow foliage; 4-5'
'Molten Fire' - dark red foliage
'Flamingo Fountain' - thin, crimson foliage