Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Amaranthus

Species:

Amaranthus tuberculatus

USDA Symbol:

AMTU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in floodplains and wetlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

3–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Light may promote germination. Seeds remain viable in soil for many years.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI