500 Amaranthus Viridis Seeds | Green Tassel Flower | Amaranthus caudatus | Easy Grow

Amaranthus Viridis, also known as Green Amaranth or Slender Amaranth, is a beautiful annual plant prized for its cascading green flower tassels and ornamental foliage. This variety produces vibrant green, pendulous flower spikes that add unique texture and color to gardens, containers, and floral arrangements.

Plant Characteristics:
- Mature Height: 3-5 feet
- Flower Color: Vibrant green tassels
- Bloom Time: Summer through fall
- Growth Habit: Upright with cascading flower spikes
- Foliage: Green, ovate to lance-shaped leaves

Growing Information:
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11 (grown as annual)
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
- Soil Type: Well-draining, average fertility
- Planting Depth: Surface sow or lightly cover
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Garden Uses:
- Ornamental border plant
- Cut flower arrangements (fresh or dried)
- Container gardening
- Backdrop planting
- Pollinator-friendly garden addition

Care Tips:
- Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost has passed
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination
- Thin seedlings to proper spacing for optimal growth
- Minimal fertilization required
- Flowers can be harvested for drying when fully developed

Each packet contains approximately 500 seeds with high germination rates. These heirloom seeds are non-GMO and suitable for organic gardening practices.