Help identifying

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pdjones, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. Pdjones

    Pdjones Member

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    My landscaper planted this plant 2 years ago and finally this year it has taken off. I have tried numerous apps and sites to identify what it is - It grows about 4 feet tall, has a red stalk like a rhubarb family plant. It is very hardy and is doing excellent despite 100 degree temperatures. I have attached pictures.
    Thank you!
     

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  2. Megami

    Megami Active Member 10 Years

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    Looks like a type of ornamental amaranth to me.
     
  3. Eric La Fountaine

    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like an amaranth, but amaranth is generally just an annual. Could survive as a short lived perennial in Texas I suppose. Could be growing annually from seed. They seed quite readily.
     
  4. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I agree with Eric, these would not have survived our 70+hr. freeze last
    January at 16F (-9c) without supplemental heat.
     
  5. Pdjones

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    That certainly looks like what it is! Thanks for your help! Very interesting history as a dye (Hopi Indian tribe) and food source in many regions of the world. (oh yes, and as a weed that farmers detest!). I like the ornamental quality!
    Thanks again!
     

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