Amaranthus tricolor
Joseph's Coat
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Joseph’s Coat is a bushy annual grown for its vibrantly colored foliage. A variety of cultivars are available with leaves in shades of...
Description:
Joseph’s Coat is a bushy annual grown for its vibrantly colored foliage. A variety of cultivars are available with leaves in shades of greens, yellows, reds, and browns. This plant is sometimes grown for culinary purposes, as the leaves are edible. The tiny, red-green flowers are inconspicuous. Tall plants may need to be staked. Use massed in beds and borders, or as an attractive accent along paths or edges.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Tampala, Summer Poinsettia
Plant Type: Flower, Annual
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Summer, Late Summer to Fall
Bloom Colors: Red, Green
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 1.5 - 5 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Rate: Fast