Globe Amaranth, Brazilian Native
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - While native to Brazil, Globe Amaranth thrives almost anywhere. A balanced mixture of five to seven colors promises to attract a multitude of butterflies to any garden. Extremely easy to grow from seed and exceptionally productive, it makes an excellent cut flower for both fresh and dried arrangements. Half-hardy annual, 24-30" tall. (Gomphrena globosa)
Half-hardy annual plants grow to 30 inches tall
A mixture of 5-7 colors
Very easy to grow from seed
Attracts butterflies
Great for fresh and dried cut flower bouquets
100 Seeds
Instructions - Seeds may be soaked in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. May also be sown directly outdoors after the last frost. Prefers average well-drained soil.
Sow 6-8 Weeks before the last frost
Plant 9-12" Apart
Germination 10-15 days
Full Sun to Partial Sun
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Hopi Red Dye Amaranth, Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - A commanding presence in the garden, this heirloom amaranth grows 4½-6' tall with a showy display of dark purple-green leaves, solid purple stems, and long, draping deep purple-red inflorescences. Used for dye or as an ornamental, it comes to Seed Savers Exchange through Native Seeds/SEARCH, which notes this variety was collected in the lower area of Moenkopi, Arizona. The Hopi people make a natural scarlet food dye from the flower bracts to color piki bread. It flowers in mid-to-late-June in the Northeast Iowa if started indoors.
Organic
From the Seed Saver Collection
Stunning ornamental
Grows 4 1/2-6' tall
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Garnet Red Amaranth, Organic
$2.95
$3.25
Large, beautiful plants with impressive red spires ideal for fresh bouquets.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - This versatile plant is a delicious microgreen, baby leaf green, and attractive flower that is sure to bring joy to the garden or dinner table. Heat tolerant, the plants can reach towering heights and will grow steadily through the summer weather. Dramatic plumes of deep red flowers are a striking addition to flower arrangements and fresh bouquets. These brilliant plants are a stand out in a garden setting
Organic & Open-Pollinated
Great cut flower
Edible foliage
6-8' tall
Annual
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost
Germination 7-10 days
Plant 12-18" apart
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Himalayan Celosia Flower, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (Celosia argentea spicata) Gorgeous, spiked, light-pink and deep-magenta plumes grow 3" high on full, branching plants that reach about 2' tall. Flowers have an excellent vase life, can either stand alone or fill out bouquets, and command attention in gardens and containers. Also known as wheat celosia and red fox, this variety attracts bees and other pollinators from mid-afternoon until dusk.
Characteristics:
Organic
Annual
Great cut flavor or bedding plant
Plants grow to 24 inches
Pink to Magenta plums
New for 2023
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out into average, well-drained soil after the danger of frost has passed. Good cutting flower, fresh or dried.
Direct Seed: 1/4" deep
Germination: 10-15 days
Thin: 8-10" apart
Light: Full Sun
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Elephant Head Amaranth, Organic, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Huge red blossoms adorn this 5' tall flower with 16" trucks. These are wonderful late bloomers and will add interest to the late summer garden. The leaves are edible and used widely. The seeds are edible but it is best to choose a large seeded variety Blossoms are used in arrangements fresh or dried.
Drought tolerant
Certified Organic
Heirloom
3-5' tall
750 seeds, .15g
Instructions -
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