QUESTION: What is Hopi red dye amaranth? I see the seeds for sale online and want to learn more about it before I add it to my collection. — Brian H. ANSWER: Hopi red dye amaranth is a gorgeous amaranth variety with dramatic blossom plumes that, along with the deep red leaves, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Amaranthus Cruentus (Red Amaranth)
By Julie Christensen Most bedding annuals have a compact, tidy form and are used to fill in the spaces left by shrubs and perennials – the real workhorses of any mixed bed. Not so with amaranthus cruentus, also know as red amaranth. Native to Central and South America, this … [Read more...]