Amaranthus Pygmy Torch | Purple Amaranth | 50 Seeds
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Type | Perennial |
| Color | Purple |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Watering | Medium |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Flowering |
| Soil Type | Peat |
We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support! Amaranthus Pygmy Torch is an edible annual in the Amaraceceae family. Its native range is from the central United States to Mexico. Familiar names include Amaranthus, Grain Amaranth, Prince-of-Wales Feather, Prince's Feather, and Purple Amaranth 'Pygmy Torch'. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. In temperate regions, it can be a half-hardy annual. The leaves and seeds are edible with a mild flavor. It can grow to around 2 feet tall and 2-4 feet wide. It prefers to grow in full sun with afternoon shade. It requires average water needs with well-drained soil. Annual Germination Sow seeds on top of the soil and lightly tamp down and cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic, and keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 7-60 days.