Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb'

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AmaranthusAnnual, EvergreenFamily: Amaranthaceae

Flower colour:

Green

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Bronze

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

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. Find out more in our Amaranthus grow guide. Explore our other Amaranthus variety 'Love lies bleeding'.

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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.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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