Amaranthus tricolor Early Splendor is an annual flowering plant that is native to South America. The plant grows to a height of 2–3 feet and has large, tri–colored leaves that are 2–6 inches long.
The flowers are small, greenish–white in color, and borne in clusters at the leaf axils. The fruits are small, black, and spherical.
Soil: Moist
Space: 12-24 inches
Season: spring to fall
Issues: subject to root rot if kept too moist; over-fertilization may cause dulling of foliage color
Light: Although it can take full sun, Amaranthus tricolor needs late afternoon shade.
Hilly Area: Sowing from march to june
Plain Area: Sowing from march to october