Redroot Amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
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A fast-growing warm-season annual with reddish stems and dense, upright flower spikes. Highly adaptable and often considered a weed, though it can be cultivated ornamentally for its attractive foliage and seed heads.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A fast-growing warm-season annual with reddish stems and dense, upright flower spikes. Highly adaptable and often considered a weed, though it can be cultivated ornamentally for its attractive foliage and seed heads.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Redroot Amaranth grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Central America and South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation