Hi all, I'm reviving this thread because I purchased some 'Illumination' seeds for this year and I'm researching growing them and what companion plants to include. I really appreciate kqcrna's pictures. It seems to hard to find a picture of the whole plant in a garden bed, instead of just the beautiful top part. I was told that maroon plants will look great with 'Illumination'. What about coral? or yellow? If anyone has grown this plant can offer suggestions for plant buddies, I'd really appreciate it.
I'm definitely a little discouraged about the way the plant fizzled out in late summer. Going to have to make sure to have some annual salvia or other spectacular fall bloomer waiting in the wings. Do you think it would be possible to grow annual salvia like Salvia spectabilis 'Bonfire' directly behind the amaranth as a succession plant? Would the Salvia get enough sun? How wide is the amaranth?
Thanks!
Karen
