California Amaranth (Californicus)

The California Amaranth (Californicus) is generally described as an annual forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer and fall . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The California Amaranth (Californicus) has a short life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical California Amaranth (Californicus) will reach up to 1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The California Amaranth (Californicus) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by seed. It has a rapid ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -3°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.