Is Amaranth A Flower. The amaranth plant belongs to the order Caryophyllales and family Amaranthaceae. 24062021 Unlike other amaranth varieties Amaranthus tricolor is grown for its foliage not its flowers.
11112017 The Amaranthus variety many gardeners in North America are familiar with is A. It is a perennial plant with a short life. And there is no doubt why this plant is also called Summer poinsettiathe bright bicolored red and yellow leaves look like a cousin of the popular holiday plant.
The amaranth plant can grow up to 3 feet tall with flowers that come in shades ranging from purple pink red white and yellow.
11112017 The Amaranthus variety many gardeners in North America are familiar with is A. 26052021 Also called amarantine amaranth in Greece referred to flowers of the genus Celosia. It is a perennial plant with a short life. Cruentus are edible spinach substitutes if picked young and tender.