Love-lies-bleeding

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 3–10Climate Temperate

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — reaching up to 18 inches long

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Amaranthaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — reaching up to 18 inches long; maturing to 3-5 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, image 151

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — This annual thrives in full sun; it attracts pollinators such as butterflies and is largely, image 153

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — annual for full; and as an architectural element in container gardens due to their height and dramatic, image 150

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — and as an architectural element in container gardens due to their height and dramatic draping blooms, image 147

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — purple flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Amaranthus caudatus, image 148

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) — that cascade elegantly from its robust frame; can grow to an impressive height ranging from 3 to 5 feet, image 152

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — consider them for background plantings; making it both a practical and enchanting addition to your, image 146

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus Caudatus) — When planting Tassel Flowers; a complementary green to deep purplish-red depending on the variety, image 145

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