Amaranth Autumn Palette
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Annual. Quick and easy to grow, showy amaranth adds height and beauty to summer gardens, and an intriguing component in cut flower arrangements. Picture its fuzzy spires mingling with sunflowers and purple asters in early fall, and you will soon be a fan of Autumn Palette. Seeds and young leaves are edible. Drought hardy.
Blooms summer to fall
Height: 3' - 4' tall
Days to Emerge: 3 - 10 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 4 to 6 weeks before last frost.
Special germination instructions: Germination is best when soil temperature is 65° to 75° F.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford