AMARANTH, LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING RED

$3.00

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Description

(Amaranthus caudatus) 60 days. An heirloom flower of antiquity that is rooted in Indigenous agriculture of South America, Love-Lies-Bleeding can be grown for its leaves or for its seeds, both which are edible. The 3-4 feet tall plants are covered with very long rope-like weeping flowers of a deep, brilliant red color.

  • Full Sun
  • Sprouts in 3-4 Days
  • Ideal Temperature: 65-90 Degrees F
  • Plant Spacing: 6″
  • Plant Height: 36-48″
  • Frost Hardy: No
  • Amaranthus caudatus

Growing Tips: Surface sow seeds directly in the garden after danger of frost, barely covering. Requires full sun. Tolerates heat and drought but does best with average moisture and fertility.