Vegetables: Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Warihio'
Botanical name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Warihio'
Common name: amaranth
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Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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Zones: | 1a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Attributes: |
disease resistant, bird attracting, edible, drought tolerant |
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description for "Vegetables: Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Warihio'"
Amaranthus hypochondriacus, 'Warihio'. Used for ceremonial purposes on the Mexican day of the dead, this beautiful variety of Amaranth has dark green foliage, red stems, and large burgundy heads full of dark purple seeds. Native staple of the Sonoran region. Days to germination: 3-7 days. 100-110 days to maturity.