Botanical Name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Probable origin North America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' tall, 18"–24" wide
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Attributes: Drought Tolerant
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is 65°–75°F.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 3–10 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"