Amaranthus tricolor 'Joseph's Coat' (Chinese spinach 'Joseph's Coat')

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. Water regularly during dry periods. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Flowers can be used for fresh or dried floral arrangements.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Erect

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic unless grown in nitrogen-soils, particularly where chemical fertilizers. In these conditions, leaves concentrate nitrates and are toxic if consumed.