Hot Biscuits Amaranthus Seeds

Hot Biscuits Amaranth is a spectacular ornamental annual prized for its towering stems, warm copper-bronze flower plumes, and outstanding value to pollinators. Blooming from midsummer until frost, the upright flower spikes glow with rich cinnamon, bronze, and golden-brown tones that bring striking color and texture to borders, prairie plantings, and wildlife gardens. The long-lasting blooms also make exceptional fresh and dried flowers, extending their beauty well beyond the growing season.

The abundant flowers are highly attractive to honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and numerous beneficial pollinating insects throughout the summer. As the blooms mature, they produce nutritious seeds that are eagerly sought by goldfinches, sparrows, doves, and many other seed-eating birds, making Hot Biscuits valuable for supporting wildlife well into autumn and winter. Few annuals offer such a combination of pollinator appeal and bird-friendly seed production.

Growing 4 to 6 feet tall, Hot Biscuits thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, humidity, drought, and poor soils once established. Its impressive height makes it an outstanding backdrop for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, cutting gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Easy to grow and remarkably vigorous, it provides season-long beauty while creating an important food source for beneficial insects and birds alike.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Amaranthus cruentus
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 4–6 feet
Spread: 18–30 inches
Flower Color: Copper-bronze to cinnamon brown
Bloom Season: Midsummer until frost
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness: Grown as an annual
Bee Attraction: Excellent
Butterfly Attraction: Very Good
Hummingbird Attraction: Occasional

Seedman Notes
Hot Biscuits is one of the finest ornamental amaranths for wildlife gardens, combining glowing bronze flower plumes with exceptional heat tolerance and months of ecological value. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout summer, while its abundant seed heads provide a valuable food source for songbirds long after flowering has ended. Amaranthus cruentus is an outstanding choice for gardeners who want dramatic beauty while supporting wildlife from summer into winter.