Amaranthus

Ornamental Varieties

Various members of this genus are big and bold and cope better with heat than many traditional annuals. Ornamental types are are grown for their flamboyantly coloured foliage or flower heads.

Some types of Amaranth are grown as vegetables or grain. Some of the vegetable types also have coloured foliage and/or seed heads and can be quite ornamental, too. See Unusual Vegetables for more.

Links

Wonderful World Of Amaranth Univ Florida

Amaranths An overview. Colorado State University

Amaranths: Oldies But Goodies Colorado State University

Amaranthus tricolor Missouri Botanical Garden

Summer poinsettia yields flashy color (Amaranthus tricolor) Mississippi State University

Amaranthus caudatus 'Fat Spike' The Herb Society of America

Love-Lies-Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) Washington State University

Love Lies Bleeding Tassel flower, Amaranthus caudatus. Cornell University

Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranthus caudatus. Whatcom County Extension, Washington State University