Amaranthaceae

Long leaves that are alternate and entire; lanceolate to ovate; foliage has some maroon accents; flowers in panicles. plume flowers

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders
container plantings
cutflowers

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: yellow, orange, red, purple, pink

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 6" - 36"

Width: 9" - 12"

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Grows in any garden soil that is porous; mites and leaf spots may be a problem.