Love-Lies-Bleeding, Amaranth, 1500's Heirloom

This beautiful heirloom originated in South America and is one of many amaranths that we can thank farmers before us. The beautiful red roped blossoms will yield bounties of grain though this one is used more for decoration. Primarily used for ancient ceremonies of civilizations in South and Central America. Tender annual, 3-4' tall.

Characteristics:

• Open-Pollinated
• Annual plants grow to 3-4 feet tall
• Red flowers that look like ropes of flowers
• Sometimes grown as a grain
• Long-lasting garden displays

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Plant out after the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown after the danger of frost has passed. Tolerates almost any type of soil. Good cut flower, fresh or dried. May require staking

Germination 7-10 days

Plant 12-18" apart

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