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Amaranthus Caudatus

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Overview

The Tassel Flower, Amaranthus caudatus, presents eye-catching, pendant, red or green tassels, reaching up to 18 inches long, that cascade elegantly from its robust frame. This annual thrives in full sun, maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, and is versatile in USDA Zones 2-11. Its dramatic draping blooms add vertical interest to beds and borders, and are equally stunning in cut or dried floral arrangements.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — purple flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus, image 98

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
1–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Amaranthaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — serves as a lush backdrop to the dramatic, image 88
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — commonly referred to as Love-Lies-Bleeding due to its pendulous tassels of blood-red flowers
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — annual for full
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — Plant these beauties in the spring after the risk of frost has passed; that cascade elegantly from its, image 140
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — and as an architectural element in container gardens due to their height and dramatic draping blooms, image 97
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — This annual thrives in full sun
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — can grow to an impressive height ranging from 3 to 5 feet tall with a spread of 1 to 2 feet
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — can grow to an impressive height ranging from 3 to 5 feet tall with a spread of 1 to 2 feet; annual with, image 111
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — and are equally stunning in cut or dried floral arrangements; consider them for background plantings, image 132
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — is a visually striking annual that adds vertical interest and a touch of the exotic to any garden
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide; annual for full
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — Plant these beauties in the spring after the risk of frost has passed; that cascade elegantly from its, image 65
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — Its dramatic draping blooms add vertical interest to beds and borders; the Tassel Flower thrives in full, image 56
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus; this annual thrives in full sun, image 83
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — When planting Tassel Flowers; a complementary green to deep purplish-red depending on the variety
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — a complementary green to deep purplish-red depending on the variety; its dramatic draping blooms add vertical
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — purple flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus, image 123
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — and are equally stunning in cut or dried floral arrangements
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — making it both a practical and enchanting addition to your landscape; and is versatile in USDA Zones 2-11, image 144
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — the Tassel Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with moderate, image 139
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — Plant these beauties in the spring after the risk of frost has passed
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — and as an architectural element in container gardens due to their height and dramatic draping blooms, image 72
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — that cascade elegantly from its robust frame; can grow to an impressive height ranging from 3 to 5 feet, image 102
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — This annual thrives in full sun; it attracts pollinators such as butterflies and is largely deer-resistant
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