HI, could anyone please help me identify this plant? I would thank you so much. If I am correct, Dark Red almost purple alternate leaves, similar color inflorescence. Resembles a Celosia to me, but with red dark folliage. Thanks :)
Welcome Niabata. Looks like Amaranthus. Possibly Amaranthus cruentus Oeschberg.Common name Upright Love Lies Bleeding http://www.jungleseeds.com/images/AmaranthusOeschburg.jpg
Thank you for answering I agree it resembles an amaranthus in folliage, but the inflorescense grows erect and the leaves are a bit more elongated than the amaranthus. I am not sure Thankyou I appreciate your help!
Celosia spicata similar to 'Punky Red'? http://www.huntingtonbotanical.org/WhatsInBloom/nov05/Page8.html Celosia argentea x spicata? http://hayefield.files.wordpress.co...and-wine-sparkler-mid-sept-06.jpg?w=376&h=501
on second look and with the comments from saltcedar and susan in mind, it could be a celosia. there are quite a few varieties of amaranth, though, so, could still be one of them. and more likely to be amaranth when you consider your location. it's pretty, regardless of what it is - would look nice in my gardens here
