Amaranthus tricolor

joseph's coat or tampala

Family	Amaranthaceae
Plant Type	annual
Zone	USDA: 5a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The annual Amaranthus tricolor (joseph's coat) bears medium green blooms during mid-summer to early fall. The showy matte foliage is spotted, bright red and medium green in colour and bold in texture. A specimen plant, Amaranthus tricolor (joseph's coat) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Annual, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, specimen, tropical and vegetable garden.
Cautions	The growth rate of Amaranthus tricolor (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.