Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb'
Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb' is a hardy annual with an upright growth habit. It has dark, bronze-green foliage with oval leaves, from which unusual apple-green flower spikes appear in summer. It's makes a good bedding plant and is suitable for growing in borders or containers. It makes an excellent cut flower in both fresh and dried arrangements.
Grow Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb', in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.
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Amaranthus ‘Green thumb’ and wildlife
Amaranthus ‘Green thumb’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Amaranthus ‘Green thumb’ poisonous?
Amaranthus ‘Green thumb’ has no toxic effects reported.
