Molten Fire Amaranth

Amaranthus tricolor. This stunning heirloom Amaranth’s deep garnet foliage is topped with whorls of vivid neon pink leaves! Enjoy its heat in beds and bouquets. Height: 3’.

One packet of about 100 seeds

In stock
Item
#7087
$5.05
  • Buy 10 for $4.55 each and save 10%
  • Buy 50 for $3.80 each and save 25%
  • Information
  • Amaranthus tricolor. Joseph's Coat rivals Coleus for its flashy foliage that adds beaucoup color to garden beds and containers. But Joseph's Coat has one thing going for it that Coleus doesn't—it's edible! Eat the young leaves raw in salads or steamed or stir fried like spinach. Direct-sow seeds after all threat of frost has passed or start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting out. Give the plants full sun and moist soil for the most intense colors. Pinching young plants encourages fuller growth and provides greens for your supper. Deer resistant. Annual. Height: 2' to 3'.

    Average seed life: 1 year.
  • Gardening Tips
Amaranthus tricolor. Joseph's Coat rivals Coleus for its flashy foliage that adds beaucoup color to garden beds and containers. But Joseph's Coat has one thing going for it that Coleus doesn't—it's edible! Eat the young leaves raw in salads or steamed or stir fried like spinach. Direct-sow seeds after all threat of frost has passed or start seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting out. Give the plants full sun and moist soil for the most intense colors. Pinching young plants encourages fuller growth and provides greens for your supper. Deer resistant. Annual. Height: 2' to 3'.

Average seed life: 1 year.
Back to Top