Description
Amaranthus caudatus
A cascade of itty-bitty lime green flowers flows from these beauties like a glorious waterfall.
A wonderful ornamental for striking floral arrangements, this bright green cultivar of love-lies-bleeding is also a showstopper in the garden. Flowerheads can tumble several feet, making them excellent for even the largest hanging arrangements. Plants reach 3-4’ tall, blooming from mid-summer until frost.
Amaranth was a staple grain of the Aztec people in Mexico. It also played a large role in Aztec festivals and ceremonies, and was thus outlawed by the Spanish colonizers. The importance of this plant was not forgotten, and lucky for us, many Aztec people rebelled by continuing to grow and save the seed.
Seeds grown by Twisp River Seed in Twisp, Washington.
300 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed after last frost or start indoors early. Thin to 18-24" for bigger seed heads.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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⅛” |
12” |
3-15 |
65-75 |