Zone: 8-11 (grow here as an annual)
Height: 120-210 cm (4-7 ft)
Spread: 90-120 cm (3-4 ft)
Bloom: Tiny ruby-red flowers on dense spikes - summer through fall
Foliage: Dark green with red tones (red stems)
Light: Full sun (at least 5 hr) to part shade
Water: Moderate
Soil: Not rich, well-drained
Seed: Very small pink/red disks cooked as a cereal-type grain
Garden Location: Perennial bed; good contrast in front of dark foliage. Nice with ornamental grasses.
Amaranthus hypochondriacus (Prince's feather)
C$4.00Price
Amaranths are handsome and multipurpose plants. Young leaves and seeds are edible. Traditional medicinal uses are multiple, but not well documented. If happy in its environment, it will sow itself, but is easy to control.
