Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spire' This Amaranthus has lovely dark red, purple foliage. Spikes of red begin to form in the summer and bloom into the Fall. Dries beautifully! To dry, hang upside down. Tender young leaves can even be eaten! Seeds per packet: Approx 100

Darkest red amaranth in our trials. Ideal color and form for late summer and fall arrangements. More useful than other upright types because of its gracefully arched, feathery plumes. Dark red arched and airy flower heads. When plants are young and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green. Also known simply as amaranth.

Amaranthus Red Spike seeds can be started outdoors in spring, and Amaranthus grows fast reaching 60 inches in height. This Amaranthus Cruentus is a tall, annual plant with dark red foliage and red flower spikes.

Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Spike) - This Amarathus plant features dark red flowers on dark red upright foliage. It truly is one of the most unique Amaranthus Cruentus plants you can grow from flower seeds!

Red Amaranth is a focal point in any garden, and Amaranthus Red Spike is also a superb cut flower for fresh or dried floral applications. Amaranthus Cruentus grows best in full sun preferring moderately fertile, moist, but well drained soil.

This stately centerpiece of the garden features dark red flowers on deep red upright foliage. A quick grower that loves heat and sun, Red Spike reaches 5 feet in just a few months and provides a colorful backdrop to the border. Ideal for color contrast and cut flowers this annual specimen grows well in USDA zones 3-10. Pkt. 50

Amaranthus Red Spike seeds can be started outdoors in spring, and Amaranthus grows fast reaching 60 inches in height. This Amaranthus Cruentus is a tall, annual plant with dark red foliage and red flower spikes.

The darkest red amaranth we offer makes it perfect for autumn arrangements. This amaranth is much different from the long droopy caudatus types with more upright and feathery blooms. When plants are young and leaves are tender, the foliage makes a nice edible green.

Amaranthus cruentus. The perfect deep red for late summer and fall arrangements. Stays upright once cut while allowing movement to its feathery plumes. Leaves are edible and make a tasty, nutritious green when tender and before they reach full maturity.