Description
Elephant Head Amaranth
Amaranthus cruentus
Annual
Full sun
5 feet tall
2 feet wide
More and more I find myself enjoying the foliage of plants and this one is as unique as the flower heads. Plant leaves are green when mature but as they grow are somewhat of an apricot-greenish color. Really quite gorgeous. Then the flower heads are a very ornamental burgundy mass. Great in the garden as an attractive plant or use it in arrangements. Everytime I’ve used it in arrangements it’s become the conversation piece! This heirloom is said to originate in Germany. Packet contains 20 seeds.
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