Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Amaranthus

Species:

Amaranthus aureus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, gold

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

3–10 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil. Light enhances germination. Optimal temperature 20-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI