Amaranth ‘Green Tails’
Amaranthus caudatus
Description
This extra-special amaranth provides a striking backdrop to a garden bed or a dramatic addition to large-scale arrangements. Its long chartreuse tassels add texture and combine beautifully with both bright and pastel color palettes. Amaranth is easy to grow and is a great choice for beginning gardeners.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Amaranth can also be direct-seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when seed heads are about three-quarters of the way open. Remove most of the foliage so the colorful spikes are more visible. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
Details
Description
This extra-special amaranth provides a striking backdrop to a garden bed or a dramatic addition to large-scale arrangements. Its long chartreuse tassels add texture and combine beautifully with both bright and pastel color palettes. Amaranth is easy to grow and is a great choice for beginning gardeners.
Details
Plant type: annual
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Height: 36 to 48 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 65 to 75 days
Plant spacing: 12 in
Pinch: when 12 in tall
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Amaranth can also be direct-seeded into the garden once all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest when seed heads are about three-quarters of the way open. Remove most of the foliage so the colorful spikes are more visible. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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