Growing to 24 inches tall, this variety of Amaranthus grows in full sun to part shade, and looks terrific grown in clusters or in borders as a contrast with other foliage plants. Amaranthus Early Splendor flower seeds are fast to establish and upward growth is quick. Amaranthus Tricolor is actually considered a vegetable in some aspects and can be eaten much like spinach.
This spectacular foliage plant excels in heat and humidity, and provides color very early in the summer as soon as temperatures get warm clear up until frost season begins.
Early Splendor has gorgeous chocolate colored leaves that are topped with brilliant crimson. You can enjoy the Amaranthus plant in your flower garden, but it also makes a great cut flower for indoor flower arrangements.