Prince-Of-Wales Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
- Native to:
- Mexico
Didier Descouens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus hypochondriacus
- USDA Symbol:
- AMHY2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, purple, crimson, green
Host Plant for Caterpillars
beet webworm moth (Spoladea recurvalis), Coleophora amaranthella, Coleophora lineapulvella, Loxostege sp., Paralobesia sp., Scythris trivinctella, Southern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania), spotted beet webworm moth (Hymenia perspectalis), stalk borer moth (Papaipema nebris)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 3–10 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (70-85°F). Light may enhance germination. Sow after last frost.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * protect from damping off; grow cool