Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan group of more than 50 species which make up the genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants collectively known as amaranths. Some of the better known names include " prostrate pigweed " and " love lies bleeding ".

2022年4月12日 · Amaranth is a warm-weather plant that needs full sun. It can be grown as an annual in as low as in zone 2 (USA). However, in cool climates, summers are too short for amaranth seeds to reach full maturity. Most varieties take about 65 to 75 days to flower and then another 30 days or longer for the seeds to mature.

2024年8月12日 · Amaranth is an annual ornamental plant that has been grown for its edible grain-like seeds for millennia. It's characterized by large, broad leaves with prominent veining, and each plant produces a single reddish flower at the end of a stem.

2024年6月26日 · Amaranth flowers are great for attracting birds to your garden. There are many varieties of amaranth plants, yet the ones commonly grown for grain are the prince’s feather (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) and red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus). Other common names include red-rooted pigweed, purple amaranth, and velvet flower.

2022年7月15日 · Amaranthus when grown at home are started from seed each year, although the plants grow vigorously, putting on 2 feet of growth in just one to two months if grown under very warm conditions. Common varieties of Amaranth plants include: Amaranthus tricolor; Amaranthus viridis; Amaranthus spinosus; Amaranthus dubius; Amaranthus hypochondriacus

2023年1月23日 · Amaranth is an ancient grain that comes from the amaranthus family of plants. It is technically a pseudocereal, meaning it is not technically a cereal grain but can be used similarly to grains. Its seeds are much smaller than traditional cereals and have a mild, nutty flavor.

amaranth, (genus Amaranthus), genus of 60–70 species of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae, distributed nearly worldwide. Several amaranth species are useful as food crops and are grown both for their leaves and for their edible seeds, which are a nutritious pseudocereal (nongrass seeds used like cereal grains).

2021年6月2日 · Amaranthus is a short-lived frost-tender plant that's both ornamental and edible. Popular for summer bedding and easy to grow, amaranthus looks dramatic and immensely showy with enormous tassel-like crimson, purple or green flowers, or brilliantly coloured foliage.

Amaranthus, commonly known as Amaranth, is a large genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants. Noted for its showy foliage and flower spikes, it is an eye-catching presence in the garden. Habit: Amaranth varies in size, from small, bushy plants to tall, upright growers that can reach 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more.

2023年10月18日 · In this Gardener's HQ guide, we'll explore cultivating Amaranthus plants in your garden, indoor spaces, and other settings. Plant Characteristics: Amaranthus plants display striking long tassel-like flowers in rich colors. These dramatic blooms not only add vertical interest, but also a touch of the exotic to gardens.