Joseph's-Coat
Amaranthus tricolor
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Amaranthus
- Species:
- Amaranthus tricolor
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- green, red, yellow
Native Range
United States: Guam, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
beet webworm moth (Spoladea recurvalis), Black cutworm (Agrotis ipsilon)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black and gold bumble bee (Bombus auricomus), Black and gold bumble bee (Bombus auricomus), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers rich organic matter in soil