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AMARANTHUS
AN5651 LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus caudatus
This stunning accent plant is ideal for beds, borders or containers; growing 3-5 feet tall and producing ropelike bright red tassels over a long summer and fall season. The flowers are excellent for cutting or drying and the foliage is edible and highly nutritious. Packet is 10,000 seeds.
AN5652 GREEN TAILS AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus caudatus 'Viridis'
Very similar to Love-Lies-Bleeding, but with drooping lime-green tassels which are superb cut or dried. Grows 3-5 feet tall. Packet is 10,000 seeds.
AN6012 OESCHBERG AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus cruentus
Upright growing, with dark crimson-purplish foliage and showy blood-red flower spikes. They are excellent for fresh-cut or dried arrangements. Grows 36-40 inches tall. Packet is 1/4 ounce, about 13,500 seeds.
AN8002 PERFECTA AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus tricolor
Gorgeous scarlet and yellow leaves top the plants with chocolate-brown, yellow and green leaves underneath. Grows to 4-5 feet tall and is at home at the back or borders and planted among shrubs. Packet is 1 gram, about 1,250 seeds.
AN8001 MOLTEN FIRE AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus tricolor
Glowing crimson-maroon foliage on stunning, fast growing 3-4 foot tall plants. The leaves are edible and are excellent for cutting. Packet is 2 grams, about 2,500 seeds.
AN6014 PYGMY TORCH AMARANTHUS SEEDS
Amaranthus hpochondriacus
A very fast growing amaranthus that blooms in only 9 weeks from sowing. It produces strong, upright deep crimson spires above the very handsome green and mahogany foliage. It is superb in fresh or dried arrangements. Grows to 2 feet tall. Packet is 1/4 ounce, about 10,000 seeds.