Amaranthus Seeds - Cruentus
Amaranthus Seeds - Cruentus
Amaranthus Seeds - Cruentus
Amaranthus Seeds - Cruentus

Cruentus Amaranthus Seeds - Flower Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Cruentus Amaranthus Seeds

Grow versatile Amaranthus cruentus from premium-quality seeds. This fast-growing ornamental and edible annual produces striking upright flower plumes, colorful foliage, and nutritious grain, making it an excellent choice for vegetable gardens, ornamental borders, pollinator gardens, and fresh or dried floral arrangements.

Edible Grain Ornamental Pollinator Friendly Easy to Grow

Key Features

Showy Flower Plumes

Produces tall, colorful flower spikes that add dramatic vertical interest to gardens and floral displays.

Edible Leaves & Grain

Young leaves can be harvested as leafy greens, while mature seed heads produce nutritious edible grain.

Excellent Landscape Accent

Ideal for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, ornamental borders, vegetable plots, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Heat & Drought Tolerant

Thrives in warm summer conditions and performs well with relatively low maintenance once established.

Growing Highlights

USDA Zones 2–11 (Annual)
Sunlight Full Sun
Watering Moderate
Plant Height 4–8 ft
Harvest Leaves & Grain
Germination 5–10 Days

Specifications

Scientific Name Amaranthus cruentus
Common Name (US) Red Amaranth / Grain Amaranth
Seed Type Grain & Flower Seed
Plant Type Annual
USDA Zones 2–11
Planting Season Spring
Bloom Season Summer through Fall
Sowing Depth â…› inch
Germination 5–10 Days at 70–80°F (21–27°C)
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Well-Drained, Fertile Soil
Watering Moderate
Mature Height 4–8 feet
Plant Spacing 12–18 inches

Growing Guide

Step 1: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting.
Step 2: Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep the planting area evenly moist until germination.
Step 3: Grow plants in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil for vigorous growth and abundant seed heads.
Step 4: Harvest young leaves as needed or allow flower heads to mature fully before collecting grain.

Cruentus Amaranthus Seeds

A versatile annual valued for its colorful flower plumes, nutritious edible leaves and grain, and outstanding ornamental appeal, making it an excellent addition to vegetable gardens, cutting gardens, pollinator habitats, and decorative landscapes.