amaranth

(Amaranthus gangeticus) Annual Huge dark burgundy red plumes look as if an elephant is raising its trunk into the air. Long blooming spectacular plant that grows 3- 5', (152 cm) grabbing attention in the garden. It is also an excellent cut flower, the larger branches can be cut into smaller ones if desired. Absolutely stunning food plant! Seeds are edible and can be popped. Flower heads appear in late summer, producing approx. 50,000 seeds that are used like a cereal grain, milled into a gluten-free flour or cooked whole and eaten in place of rice and oatmeal. The leaves can be used as a cooked green.