🌿 Red Velvet Amaranthus, also known as Amaranthus cruentus ‘Velvet Curtains’, is a showstopper in any garden. With its deep crimson plumes and rich red foliage, it’s often grown for ornamental purposes and floral arrangements.
Here’s a quick profile of this dramatic beauty:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌸 Type | Annual or biennial flowering plant |
| 🌞 Sunlight | Prefers full sun (6–8 hours daily) |
| 🌱 Soil | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| 💧 Watering | Twice per week during growing season |
| 🌺 Bloom Time | Summer to fall |
| 📏 Height | Up to 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) |
| 🐝 Wildlife | Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds |
Gardeners love it for its upright, bushy habit and long-lasting flower spikes that make excellent cut flowers. It’s also known by other names like Prince’s Feather or Mexican Grain Amaranth, and while it’s mostly ornamental, the young leaves are edible and nutritious.
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