Southern Amaranth (Amaranthus Australis) is a annual herb in the Amaranthaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Amaranthus australis is a tall annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, and Venezuela, commonly found in wetlands and tidal marshes.
Southern Amaranth
Amaranthus Australis
Amaranthus australis is a tall annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, and Venezuela, commonly found in wetlands and tidal marshes.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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