| Amaranth | |
| Purple Amaranth | |
| Red Amaranth | |
| Prince's Feather | |
| Mexican Grain Amaranth |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Shade Tree Water gardens Cooked greens Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed Start indoors Other info |
| Pollinators: | Flies Wind |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
