Amaranthus hypochondriacus is a plant that is known to make a striking statement in borders or beds. It grows up to 6 feet tall and carries slightly fuzzy purple-red flower spirals in Summer, followed by seed heads that can be yellow, purple, or red.
It originates from the tropics of South and North America. It is one of 3 Amaranthus species[1] that are grown for their grain. Also, it is found in tropical Africa, but its true distribution is unknown due to confusion with related flower species.
