AMARANTHUS caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding)
This velvet flower is most frequently used as an edible in India and South America. Red color of the flowers is due to the abundance of betacyanins. Their combinations with traditional cereal grains in breakfast foods, bread, pastes and snacks make them an energy food. The plant is self-fertile and prefers to grow in well-drained soil. Striking red flowers with long tails show the pleasant view of gardens.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 40,625 | 1,000 |
| 1/4LB | 162,500 | 4,000 |
| 1/2LB | 325,000 | 8,000 |
| 1LB | 650,000 | 16,000 |
| 5LB | 3,250,000 | 80,000 |
Scientific Name: Amaranthus Caudatus
Common Name: Velvet Flower, Love-Lies-Bleeding
Plant Type: Herbaceous
Family: Amaranthaceae
Native Range: Central to South America
Full Growth Height: 6-8 ft
Width in Across: 1-1.5 ft
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: July to September
Seed Ripening: August to September
Flower: Showy, Elongated
Pollinators: Wind, Self
Flower Color: Deep Red
Tolerate: Drought Tolerant
Water Requirement: Dry to Moist
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Zones: 4 to 8
Uses: Having Vitamin A and C, iron and calcium, this plant is frequently used in food.