Amaranth ‘Elephant Head’
$5.25
(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. Edible.
Description
Flower heads appear in late summer, leaves can be used as a cooked green. “In India stems are eaten; leaves boiled in water and mixed with salt and chili powder. An anti-famine plant.
Plant outside on surface, lightly press into soil. Width 24-36” (90 cm), 5′, (152 cm) Full sun Average to rich, well drained soil. Approximate days to flower from seed: 70-90 days
The genus name Amaranthus is derived from amarantos, a Greek word that means unfading. This is referring to the long life of the flowers.
200 seeds approx
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