Amaranthus ‘Princes Feather’ Seeds

Description

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

 Prince’s Feather

Amaranthus Prince’s Feather Seeds

Type: Annual, Herb, Ornamental
Bloom: Aug to Sept
Flower: Deep red, dense, erect, brush like , 6” racemes
Height: 4-5′
Light: Sun
Soil: Well drained, ordinary
Moisture: Average to dry. Drought tolerant
Use: Low maintenance. herbaceous border, Old Fashioned Beds. Cut or dried. Edible, ground for flour

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Amaranthus hypochondriacus Seed Propagation
Indoors: Sow 6-8 weeks before last frost. Maintain 59F soil temperature. Prick to boxes or pots. Grow on at 55-59F. Harden off in cold frame before plant out in May
Outdoors: Sow in site 1/16″ deep after chance of frost & soil has warmed (April). Germination 7-14 days. Thin to 18″ apart