Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hybridus

Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hybridus

Native to:
Belize | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | El Salvador | Galápagos | Guam | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru | United States | AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT | Venezuela | Virgin Islands

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Amaranthus
Species:
Amaranthus hybridus subsp. hybridus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
green, red

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 temperatures above 20°C. Light may enhance germination.

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