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cruentus

Amaranthus 'Velvet Curtains'


Photo courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Great foliage plant in container or garden!
  • Deep crimson-purple plumes and dark purple-red foliage
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fast Growing
Garden
Garden
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun but will tolerate part-sun.  Well drained soil.  Pinch center leader to promote a bushier plant


Height: 48-60 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Burgundy
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Focal Point
  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Fast Growing
  • Container
  • Low Maintenance

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Orange

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Average Water