Amaranth

(Amaranthus caudatus) Amaranths have long been among our favorite ornamental and edible plants in the garden, their plumed earth-toned seed-heads are the embodiment of the harvest season. Coral Fountains is an earthy, coral pink-colored version of our longtime favorite “Love Lies Bleeding”. You may be tempted to think of it...

The joke around here is that if the trailing burgundy amaranth is called “Love Lies Bleeding”, this one should be known as “Love Stands Erect”! Beautiful stately plants bloom in dense, towering, *ahem*… and erect burgundy spires. Dramatic when combined with sunflowers en masse in larger arrangements, or perfect for...

(Amaranthus cruentus)You will be delighted by this gorgeous and graceful amaranth! Its warm, golden copper plumes stand upright and approximately 4’ tall. Like all amaranths, it is highly productive with branching stems allowing for multiple cuttings from one plant. Lasts very well (minus foliage) in a vase and almost forever...

(A. caudatus) Love Lies Bleeding is a truly lovely and unique plant both in the garden and vase. 4-5’ tall with cascading cherry-red blooms that flowers until frost and are just as beautiful dried. Also known as Inca Wheat and dating back to before the 16th century. A dramatic name...

(A. hybridus) An amazing backdrop to your flower or vegetable garden, Opopeo continues growing taller and taller (5-6’) with an abundance of deep rich burgundy flower spikes. An incredible and generous cut flower with one or more larger main heads and many side shoots. Long-lasting (minus foliage) and dramatic in...