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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) — When planting Tassel Flowers; a complementary green to deep purplish-red depending on the variety, image 145
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — it attracts pollinators such as butterflies and is largely deer-resistant
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — annual with purple blooms
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide; annual for full, image 79
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 136
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — reaching up to 18 inches long; maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide
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 77
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — the Tassel Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with moderate, image 89
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — the Tassel Flower thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil with moderate moisture; when
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — a complementary green to deep purplish-red depending on the variety; its dramatic draping blooms add, image 87
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide; annual for full, image 129
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — making it a low-maintenance option for a busy gardener.<br><br>Furthermore; spacing them about 12 to 18, image 117
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — purple flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — annual with purple blooms; plant these beauties in the spring after the risk of frost has passed, image 149
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — Its dramatic draping blooms add vertical interest to beds and borders; the Tassel Flower thrives in full sun to
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus; this annual thrives in full sun, image 108
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — it attracts pollinators such as butterflies and is largely deer-resistant; purple flowers in the garden
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide; annual for full, image 54
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 119
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 69
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — spacing them about 12 to 18 inches apart to accommodate growth; is a visually striking annual that adds, image 66
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — consider them for background plantings; making it both a practical and enchanting addition to your, image 121
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — When planting Tassel Flowers
Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — annual for full; and as an architectural element in container gardens due to their height and dramatic draping blooms
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