species 1,989 observations
Love-lies-bleeding
Amaranthus caudatus
Field notes
Amaranthus caudatus (also known as Amaranthus edulis and Amaranthus mantegazzianus) is an Andean species of annual flowering plant. It goes by common names such as love-lies-bleeding, pendant amaranth, tassel flower, velvet flower, and foxtail amaranth. In South America, it is known as kiwicha.
Many parts of the plant, including the leaves and seeds, are edible, and sometimes exported outside of Latin America.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Common Sootywing, Yellow-striped Armyworm Moth, Danaid Eggfly, Julia's Dicymolomia Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Pigweed Flea Beetle, Potato Aphid, English Grain Aphid, Versute Sharpshooter
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pale Green Assassin Bug, Peppered Jumping Spider, Honeylocust Treehopper
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.