Leaf Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor, Amaranthaceae

Zones

3a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

EggplantSolanum melongena

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

SpinachSpinacia oleracea

Shade ProvisionPest Deterrent

Lagos SpinachCelosia argentea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

MolokhiaCorchorus olitorius

Beneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

Jewels of OparTalinum paniculatum

Beneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision

SneezeweedHelenium autumnale

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

FireweedCrassocephalum crepidioides

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Showy Tick TrefoilDesmodium canadense

Nitrogen Fixation

ChiaSalvia hispanica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Grain AmaranthAmaranthus cruentus

Same genus plants compete intensely for nutrients and may cross-pollinate reducing seed quality

Red AmaranthAmaranthus dubius

Amaranthus species have similar root systems and compete for same soil nutrients

SoapwortSaponaria officinalis

Soapwort saponins may help deter soil-borne pests from leaf amaranth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Leaf Amaranth grow in?

Leaf Amaranth grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Leaf Amaranth?

Good companions for Leaf Amaranth include Eggplant, Spinach, Lagos Spinach, Molokhia, Jewels of Opar.

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