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Amaranth |
| Amaranthus caudatus |
| Amaranth has fuzzy erect spikes or drooping tassels (shown) composed of very small green or red dried flowers. |
| Annual Herb |
| Common Names |
Love-lies-bleeeding, Tassel flower |
| Height |
24 - 48 inches. |
| Cultivar |
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| Propagation |
Sow directly after soil wars as seedlings are difficult to transplant. |
| Cultivation |
Grow Amaranth in full sun in well-fertilized soil. |
| Disease |
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| Harvest |
Cut Amaranth when in full bloom and flowers are firm to the touch. |
| Drying |
Hang Amaranth upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
The erect form of Amaranth is a nice dried flower accent while the tassel form can be quite dramatic. |
| Comments |
Not to be confused with the dried flower Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) which is a different genus. |
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