Vegetables: Amaranthus hypochondiacus, 'Burgundy'
Botanical name: Amaranthus hypochondiacus, 'Burgundy'
Common name: amaranth
Planted
1
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, , loam |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
disease resistant, bird attracting, edible, drought tolerant |
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description for "Vegetables: Amaranthus hypochondiacus, 'Burgundy'"
Amaranthus hypochondiacus, 'Burgundy'. Elegant, long burgundy plumes bear plentiful white seeds. Amaranth leaves are intense reddish purple and add color and nutrition to salads. 6-8 ft. tall. Planting depth: . Days to germination: 3-10 days. 105 days to maturity.