Oeschberg Amaranthus

Deep red to maroon flower/seed spikes top off the burgundy leaves and stems on this annual that thrives in the heat and humidity of summer. Song birds (and people) find the amaranth seeds tasty in the fall while the colorful flowers and foliage provide a pop of color in the landscape throughout the growing season.  Plant in flower beds for best results or stake plants in containers with loose soil mixes to keep the plants upright.