Love-Lies-Bleeding, Careless, Cat Tail, Chenile Plant, Floramor, Foxtail Amaranth, Inca Wheat, Lady's Riding Whip, Tassel Flower, Teasel Flower, Thrumwort, Tumbleweed, Velvet Flower
An architectural feature in the summer garden, Amaranthus caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding) is a striking, erect annual or biennial noted for its unusual, long tassel-like racemes of tiny crimson flowers in summer and fall. The blossoms stand out against the foliage of large, light green, ovate leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm). Wonderfully exotic, Amaranthus caudatus features an upright, bushy habit and adds drama in the garden. Great for the back of the border or as a filler. Its everlasting flowers can be used for fresh or dried arrangements and birds love the seedheads.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Amaranthus |
| Common names | Cat Tail, Amaranth |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 8' (90cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Amaranthus |
| Common names | Cat Tail, Amaranth |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 8' (90cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Amaranthus caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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