Yellow Amaranth – 100 Seeds
Add a brilliant splash of gold to your garden with our Yellow Amaranth seeds. This stunning heirloom, also known as Joseph's Coat, is a true multi-purpose plant, prized for its beautiful, bright golden-yellow leaves and plumes. The young leaves are delicious and can be used just like spinach, while the mature seeds can be harvested and cooked like a nutritious grain. This amaranth makes a spectacular architectural statement in the garden and is a favorite of goldfinches.
What you'll love
- The stunning, brilliant golden-yellow foliage lights up the garden.
- A dual-purpose edible: young leaves are like spinach and the seeds are a grain.
- A tall, architectural plant that adds a dramatic flair to the garden.
- A very tough plant that is tolerant of heat and drought.
Seed details
- Plant Name: Yellow Amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Days to Maturity: 45 days for leaves, 90-100 for grain
- USDA Zone: 2-11
- Origin: American Grown
Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm (at least 70°F).
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: Sow seeds thinly and thin seedlings to 10-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist for the most tender leaves. Mature plants are drought-tolerant.
Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Tracking is included with every order.