Amaranthus spp. | Amaranth, Hopi Red Dye, Pigweed | Various
Amaranthus spp. belongs to the plant family AMARANTHACE and Genus Amaranthus This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Amaranthus spp. does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Amaranthus spp. so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Amaranthus spp. amaranth,Hopi red dye,pigweed is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
This whole plant has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Light yellow is the most typical color produced by Amaranthus spp.. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (Alum is typically used as a mordant to fix the colors.)
The Whole plant of Amaranthus spp. can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … light yellow
"Colors from nature : growing, collecting & using natural dyes", Bobbi A. McRae, Storey Communications Inc, Pownal Vermont, 1993.
Amaranthus tricolor | Joseph'S-Coat, Amaranth | Herb
Amarcrinum howardii | | Various
Amaryllis belladona | Belladona Lily. Originated in West Indies | Various
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.