Amaranthus schinzianus

Amaranthus schinzianus

Native to:
Namibia | South Africa

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Amaranthus
Species:
Amaranthus schinzianus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
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:
Germination requires warm soil temperatures above 18°C. Seeds germinate quickly with adequate moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI