Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. polygonoides
Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. polygonoides
- Native to:
- Aruba | Bahamas | Cuba | Dominican Republic | Haiti | Jamaica | Leeward Is. | Netherlands Antilles | Puerto Rico | United States | FL, SC, TX | Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. polygonoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch