Fedco Seeds Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth
Best ornamental heirloom for gardeners seeking dramatic vertical visual interest.
A classic cottage garden staple that brings dramatic, drooping red tassels to the landscape. This vigorous annual is easy to grow, thrives in borders, and offers long-lasting color that persists well into the autumn months.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, ornamental centerpiece for their landscape.
- Homesteaders wanting plants that offer both aesthetic beauty and food.
- Low-maintenance growers in warm climates with marginal soil conditions.
Who should skip it
- Meticulous planners who prefer highly controlled and contained garden spaces.
- Urban gardeners with limited square footage or minimal support structures.
- Perfectionists who want pristine foliage without intensive pest management.
Performance breakdown
Ornamental Impact
Dramatic, cascading red tassels create an unmatched visual focal point.
Ease of Cultivation
Reliable growth habit makes this a low-maintenance choice for beginners.
Seed Viability
High seed count per gram ensures excellent germination rates for gardeners.
Structural Integrity
Requires staking to prevent drooping stems from collapsing under their weight.
Harvest Versatility
Functions beautifully as both a cut flower and an edible crop.
Seasonality
Persistent blooms provide consistent color from summer through the first frost.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Amaranthus caudatus
Days to Maturity
90 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Variety Type
Open-pollinated
Flower Color
Red
Seed Count
~1,500 seeds per gram
Planting Season
Spring
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Height
2-4 feet
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