Amaranth, Emerald Tassels,  Amaranthus caudatus

(65-75 days)

Incredibly beautiful lime green ropes of cascading blooms. Beautiful in fresh or dried arrangements. A tender annual that can be started in the greenhouse 2-4 weeks before your last Spring frost and then planted out after danger of frost has passed or direct seed outside after your last frost. Space 6-12 inches apart; the closer together, the smaller the bloom. Plant supports itself and will grow to 3 feet tall.  Consider succession planting for longer bloom period; count back 75 days from your first Fall frost to determine your last sowing date. (1/2g ~ 400 seeds)