SKU: F5

Amaranth viridus, "Green tails" is a tall, beautiful amaranth, with a habit that lends itself well to a garden backdrop. The chartreuse color adds to any arrangements and bouquets.

• Full sun
• Ht. 30-48"
• Summer annual
• 200 seeds in a pack
• Prefers to be started indoors
• Soil Blockers: use small blocker
• Transplant out after last danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm, typically a couple of weeks past the last frost date
• Do not cover seed
• 8-10 days to germinate
• Pinch plant when 12-18" tall for a multi stemmed plant
• Harvest the draping heads early to prevent shedding in a vase
• Make the cut at the base of the stem