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Botanical Interests Amaranth Burgundy Organic
Best dual-purpose choice for edible gardeners seeking dramatic landscape height.
Enhance your garden with the striking Amaranth Burgundy Organic. This annual flower, reaching 5 to 8 feet tall, produces dramatic burgundy plumes and is ideal for backdrops or bold floral arrangements. Its highly nutritious seeds can be cooked or popped, and young leaves are edible. Thriving in full sun, it offers drought tolerance once established. Mature seed heads provide fall color and attract birds, making it a versatile and beautiful addition to any landscape.
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Botanical Name
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
/ Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Who it's for
- Organic growers needing heat-tolerant plants for summer gardens
- Gardeners seeking dramatic visual impact in edible landscapes
- Homesteaders looking for versatile, nutrient-dense food sources
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited vertical or horizontal space
- Busy growers wanting low-effort harvesting processes
- Gardeners preferring low-maintenance plants that stay contained
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dramatic burgundy plumes create a striking architectural focal point.
Edible Versatility
Dual-purpose harvest provides both nutritious seeds and tender greens.
Drought Resilience
Established plants thrive with minimal supplemental watering requirements.
Wildlife Attraction
Mature seed heads serve as a reliable food source for birds.
Growth Speed
Long maturity window requires patience for full height development.
Heirloom Quality
Certified organic seeds ensure authentic, non-GMO gardening results.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Family
Amaranthaceae
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Flower
Plant Height
5'–8' tall
Plant Width
18"–24" wide
Exposure
Full sun
Bloom Period
Summer to fall
Features
- Produces dramatic burgundy plumes
- Nutritious, edible seeds
- Edible young leaves
- Attracts birds
- Drought tolerant once established
- Heirloom variety
- Certified organic seeds
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of these organic amaranth seeds. The primary insight is the outstanding germination rate, leading to vigorous, healthy plants that quickly establish themselves. Gardeners appreciate the ease of use, noting successful growth even in varied conditions. The striking burgundy color adds significant aesthetic value, making this variety a highly recommended dual purpose choice for both ornamental gardens and edible harvests.
Know before you buy
Yes, both are edible. You can harvest the young leaves for salads or cooking, and the mature seeds can be cooked like a grain or popped like popcorn.
Each plant grows 5 to 8 feet tall and requires about 18 to 24 inches of width. Because of their height, they work best as a dramatic backdrop in your garden beds.
Once established, this amaranth is quite drought-tolerant. While it needs regular water to get started, it handles dry spells well throughout the summer and fall.
Yes, the mature seed heads are a natural food source that attracts birds to your garden in the late season.
This variety takes approximately 105 days to reach full maturity from the time of planting.
Yes, these plants perform best in full sun. Ensure they are planted in a location that receives direct sunlight for the majority of the day to support their height and bloom production.
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