Description:
Amaranthus caudatus, also known as Love-Lies-Bleeding, is an annual flowering plant with striking crimson tassels that can reach up to 18 inches long. It has a rich history in colonial American and Victorian English gardens and is valued for both fresh and dried flower arrangements. This plant is notable for its edible leaves and seeds, which were a staple grain for ancient civilizations like the Inca, Maya, and Aztec. It grows up to 8 feet tall and is drought-tolerant once established, thriving in loam and loam-sandy soils.
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- [1] Amaranthus caudatus: Wikipedia. Visit Source
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- [3] Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
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Last Updated July 1, 2025
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