Annual Flower, Amaranthus, Heritage Heirloom Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus Flower Seeds

Originating in the Incan Empire, Amaranth has been grown as grain for over 4000 years.

• Was used in ancient religious ceremonies and worn by knights to symbolize purity and truth.
  
• Fast growing.
• Long weeping wine red trusses of flowers and seed 18 inches long drape toward the ground.
• Tassels may be dried and used in autumn arrangements.
• Young leaves may be steamed or sauteed like spinach and eaten.

SPECIFICS: (see below for complete sowing information)

• SEED DEPTH: Pressed (see SOWING)
• SEED SPACING: Scattered (see SOWING)
• EMERGES: 10-15 days
• MATURE HEIGHT: 3-5 feet (may need staking)

SOWING:

• Plant outdoors in late spring in full sun after danger of frost is past.
• Can start indoors 4-6 weeks earlier.
• Press seeds into soil.
  
• Cover lightly.
• Prefers rich well-drained soil.

GERMINATION:

• Germinated in 10-15 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

THINNING:

• Thin or transplant 18 inches apart.
  

NOTES:

• In generations past, flowers were chosen for their exceptional fragrance and beauty.
  
• Hart Seed Co., still family owned since 1892, has endeavored to reintroduce the best of these heirloom varieties to today's gardeners.