| Description | 'Velvet Curtain' Amaranth (Amaranthaceae Amaranthus cruetens) produces spires of dark red flowers, with reddish foliage and stems. Reaches 5 to 6 feet tall. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average dislikes soggy |
| Temperature | will tolerate cooler weather |
| Flowers | deep crimson, single and multiple spires |
| Leaves | red |
| Stems | red |
| Dimensions | 4-5 feet |
| Maintenance | may need to be staked |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Notes & Reference | #28-Cottage Garden Annuals (Clive Lane), #266-Gardening With Heirloom Seeds (Lynn Coulter) |
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