Amaranthus Tricolor - Perfecta seed yellow orange and red colored flowers

Amaranthus Tricolor - Perfecta. aka : Joseph's coat, Summer poinsettia, Tampala, Chinese

spinach, Callaloo. This is a showy and very unique annual plant that is known for its foliage and not its flowers, it is also edible. It grows upright in bushy columns of long sturdy stems with long ovate bronze-colored leaves growing in alternate formation up the stems. The upper portion of the stems are covered with a brilliant mass of bright red and yellow foliage that will stand out in any location. This plant grows fast and has a hardy long life, blooming from spring to fall, and is easy to grow with very low maintenance. Because of its long stems, it is recommended for placement in a sheltered sunny area for protection against strong wind and any herbivores in the area. It is happy in moderately fertile soil and likes to be watered regularly. It is a self sower and bears seeds that birds can’t resist and is also a popular attraction for butterflies and other pollinators.

40+ seed per pack

Planting Zone: 3 – 10

Full Sun to partial shade

Height: 4 feet - 5 feet

Width: 12 inches -18 inches

Tolerates high temperatures

Tolerates poor and damp soil

Attracts Butterflies, Birds, Bees and other pollinators

Ornamental

Does well in containers

Long vase life

Edible: Leaves can be used in salad greens or leaves and seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike! There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!

SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!

ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.

DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.

Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!