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Amaranthus Seeds - Green Tails

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Grow long, cascading fuzzy lime-green tassels that drape gracefully over lush green foliage.A heat-loving, drought-tolerant annual perfect for hanging baskets, tall planters, and dynamic garden accents.

CORE POINTS:

Cascading Fuzzy Green Tassels: Produces long, slender, drooping flower spikes with a unique, fuzzy, caterpillar-like texture in a fresh lime-green hue.
Graceful Cascading Habit: The tassels hang down gracefully, adding a dynamic, flowing movement to the garden and making them perfect for elevated planters.
Lush Bright Foliage: The broad, vibrant green leaves provide a full, tropical look and beautifully complement the pale green tassels.
Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives brilliantly in hot, dry US summers. Highly resilient and requires minimal watering once established.
Excellent for Hanging Baskets & Tall Containers: The trailing, drooping nature makes it an unmatched showpiece for hanging baskets and tall patio planters.

Add a unique, flowing architectural element to your summer garden with these exquisite Green Tails Amaranthus seeds. This spectacular ornamental amaranth produces long, slender, drooping flower spikes with a unique, fuzzy, caterpillar-like texture in a fresh lime-green hue. The tassels hang down gracefully, creating a dynamic, flowing movement that adds an elegant, textured element to the garden. The vibrant green tassels are beautifully contrasted by the plant's broad, vibrant green leaves, which fill out robust, bushy growth.

Perfectly adapted to thrive in the hot, dry conditions of US summers, this resilient annual is a top-tier choice for hanging baskets, tall patio planters, and dynamic garden accents. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and heat-tolerant, rewarding the gardener with spectacular, low-maintenance color. Please note: This plant is grown purely for ornamental garden purposes and is not intended for culinary or internal use. Unique, heat-loving, and effortlessly beautiful—this Green Tails Amaranthus is a must-have showpiece for every adventurous gardener.

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CORE POINTS:

Cascading Fuzzy Green Tassels: Produces long, slender, drooping flower spikes with a unique, fuzzy, caterpillar-like texture in a fresh lime-green hue.
Graceful Cascading Habit: The tassels hang down gracefully, adding a dynamic, flowing movement to the garden and making them perfect for elevated planters.
Lush Bright Foliage: The broad, vibrant green leaves provide a full, tropical look and beautifully complement the pale green tassels.
Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives brilliantly in hot, dry US summers. Highly resilient and requires minimal watering once established.
Excellent for Hanging Baskets & Tall Containers: The trailing, drooping nature makes it an unmatched showpiece for hanging baskets and tall patio planters.

Genus: Amaranthus
Species: cruentus
Color: Pale Lime-Green cascading fuzzy tassels with broad, bright green foliage.
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy, branching annual with large, ovate green leaves and long, drooping inflorescences.
Light Requirements: Full Sun (6-8 hours minimum).
Water Requirements: Moderate. Drought-tolerant once established. Do not overwater.
Temperature Requirements: Warm to Hot. Thrives at 70°F - 90°F (21°C - 32°C). Frost-tender.
Soil Type: Well-draining, average to fertile loamy soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 - 7.0).
Bloom Start: Mid-Summer (July - August).
Bloom End: First Autumn Frost (October - November).
Pollination: Wind-pollinated.
Planting Depth: Surface sow to 1/16 inch (1-2 mm). Do not bury deep; light is essential for germination.
Life Cycle: Annual.
Plant Height: 3 to 5 feet (90 - 150 cm) tall.
Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches (45 - 60 cm) apart.
USDA Zones: 2 - 11 (Grown as a summer annual in all zones; no winter hardiness).
Resistance: Excellent heat and drought tolerance. Good deer and rabbit resistance. Susceptible to: Powdery mildew in crowded, humid conditions; Root rot in poorly-draining, overwatered soil; Aphids. ⚠️ NOTE: Not intended for culinary or internal use. For ornamental purposes only.

Crucial Growing Tips: Amaranthus seeds are easy to germinate. They require light to germinate—do not bury them deeply. They germinate best in warm soil (70°F-75°F). They are fast-growing and will produce tassels in their first season.
Timing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected spring frost, OR direct sow outdoors in mid-to-late spring after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed up.
Site Selection: Requires Full Sun (at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the longest tassels and best growth.
Soil Preparation: Thrives in well-draining, average to fertile soil. It adapts to most garden soils, provided they are not waterlogged.
Sowing: (Indoors) Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix. Do not cover with soil, or cover with an absolute maximum of 1/16 inch, as light is essential. Keep the tray at 70°F-75°F and maintain even moisture. (Outdoors) Scatter seeds over prepared soil and rake in gently.
Watering: Keep the soil lightly moist during germination. Once established, they are drought-tolerant; water deeply during prolonged dry spells. Do not overwater.
Transplanting/Thinning: Harden off indoor seedlings for a few days before transplanting outdoors after the last frost. If direct sown, thin seedlings to the recommended spacing once they have a few sets of true leaves.
Maintenance: No deadheading is required. Provide sturdy stakes only if the plant needs support in very windy locations.

📏 Planting Density

Hanging Baskets & Tall Planters: 1 plant per 12-14 inch diameter pot/basket.
Garden Beds & Borders: Space plants 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) apart to allow for robust growth and good air circulation.

⏱️ Simple Growth Timeline

Days to Germination: 5 - 10 days (requires warmth and light).
Days to Transplant Size (4-6 leaves): 21 - 28 days (from sowing).
Days to First Tassels (From Seed): 70 - 90 days (about 10-12 weeks).
Bloom Duration: Continuous from mid-summer to frost (approximately 8-12 weeks).

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