Tampala, Chinese Spinach, Floramor, Flower-Gentle, Joseph's Coat, St Joseph's Coat, Three-Coloured Amaranth, Calaloo, Callaloo, Amaranthus gangeticus, Amaranthus mangostanus, Amaranthus melancholicus, Amaranthus tristis
Grown for its multi-colored foliage, Amaranthus tricolor (Joseph’s Coat) is a bushy, upright annual with large, ovate leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm). While the species features green to purple leaves, the foliage of some cultivars can be a striking combination of brilliant yellow, red, pink or copper. The small green to red flowers are insignificant. Wonderfully exotic and easy to grow, Amaranthus tricolor adds drama in the garden. It is grown as an edible crop in some parts of the world.
| 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 | Amaranth, Joseph's Coat, Chinese Spinach |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | 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 | Amaranth, Joseph's Coat, Chinese Spinach |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Amaranthus tricolor (Joseph’s Coat) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Amaranthus tricolor (Joseph’s Coat) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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