Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Amaranthus

Species:

Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

3–10 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil. Light aids germination but is not strictly required.

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