Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number of
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 4-6-7
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Seed and young leaves
Foliage Color Green
Flower Color Red
Germination 10 to 14
Genus Amaranthus
Species hybrida
Subspecies Elephant Head
Common Name Amaranthus, Elephant Head 

Amaranthus, Elephant Head 

#S05094
  • 100 seeds
    Buy 5 or more for $1.95 each
  • $2.25
A Unique eye-catching heirloom. As the name suggests, when the huge, 10-12in, deep red flower heads bloom they look like elephants raising their trunks towards the sky. Both seeds and young leaves are edible and nutrutious. Makes a dramatic cut flower.


Growing Zone: 3 to 9

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Own Root

State Restrictions

HI

Growing Zones 3 to 9
Page Number of
Planting Season Spring
Fertilizer Type 4-6-7
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Seed and young leaves
Foliage Color Green
Flower Color Red
Germination 10 to 14
Genus Amaranthus
Species hybrida
Subspecies Elephant Head
Common Name Amaranthus, Elephant Head