The annual Amaranthus tricolor 'Perfecta' (joseph's coat) bears medium green blossoms during mid-summer to late fall. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and bold textured foliage that is variegated bright orange and medium green in colour. Amaranthus tricolor 'Perfecta' (joseph's coat) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, culinary, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Amaranthus tricolor 'Perfecta' (joseph's coat) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
