Amaranth, Mira

Amaranth ‘Mira’, Amaranthus caudatus, 100 seeds avg.

Trailing amaranth with unique bicolor rose and green tassels. Striking in arrangements. Excellent for fresh or dried use.

Planting Tips: 

• A warm-season tender annual that prefers full sun.
• Plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Lightly cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 2-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 12” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 48-60” tall.
• Pinch when 12" tall to establish a more robust, branching plant.
• 65-75 days to bloom.

Harvesting Tips: 

• Harvest when ½ to ¾ of the flowers on tassels are open.
• Make the cut at the base of the stem. Stand upright to dry.