Green Tails Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is a cut flower standard: lime green/chartreuse frilly tassels, that fall downward as they grow. Seeds are edible, as is the foliage - both are highly nutritious.
Seeds are certified organic.
Common Name:
Green Tails Amaranth
Scientific Name:
Amaranthus caudatus
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 10b (35 to 40), Zone 11a (40 to 45), Zone 11b (45 to 50), Zone 12a (50 to 55), Zone 12b (55 to 60), Zone 13a (60 to 65), and Zone 13b (65 to 70)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), and Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20)
