| Description | Hot Biscuit Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is a tall Amaranthus that produces large plumes of cinnamon-orange flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (am-uh-RANTH-us)(kroo-EN-tus) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Site author's observations |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | thrives in heat |
| Flowers | ginger, cinnamon-orange plumes, up to 2 feet long, flowers can be dried, seems to get a darker ginger as it ages |
| Leaves | green |
| Stems | heavy yellow stems |
| Dimensions | 3-5 feet tall |
| Maintenance | may need a sturdy stake or support |
| Propagation | seeds, in situ seeds, avoid planting before the weather remains warm |
| Misc Facts | The genus name Amaranthus is derived from "a" meaning not and "maitanino" meaning wither. |
| Notes & Reference | #27-Rodales Annual Gardens, #28-Cottage Garden Annuals, #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd) |
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