Fringed Amaranth

Amaranthus fimbriatus

Native to:
Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Amaranthus
Species:
Amaranthus fimbriatus
USDA Symbol:
AMVE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
green

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 temperatures above 70°F. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI