This robust plant features abundant, arching flower spikes that display a yellow-brown hue during the summer and autumn months. 'Golden Giant' is cultivated primarily as a grain crop.

Amaranthus comprises annuals that can grow upright or spread out, as well as short-lived perennials. The plants feature simple leaves and produce small flowers organized in dense, catkin-like clusters that may be erect or drooping, typically blooming during the summer and autumn seasons.

Amaranthus cruentus 'Golden Giant'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits' is a vertical, frost-sensitive annual that reaches heights of up to 1.5 meters. It features broad, green leaves and produces tall clusters of coppery-orange blooms from summer through autumn.

Amaranthus cruentus 'Hot Biscuits'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Mayo Grain'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Mexican Grain'

'Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg' is an upright, multi-branched variety featuring deep green leaves and vibrant crimson flower spikes.

Amaranthus cruentus 'Oeschberg'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Plenitude'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Cathedral Superior'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Cathedral'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Red Spike'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Southern Tepehuan Baute'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Split Personality'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Twin Towers Green'

Amaranthus cruentus 'Twin Towers Red'

This variety features a vertical growth pattern, adorned with flower spikes and foliage in deep crimson and dark red hues.

Amaranthus cruentus 'Velvet Curtains'

The Amaranthus cruentus Autumn Palette Group showcases plume-like flower spikes featuring earthy tones, including rust-red, orange, brown, and cream, during the summer and autumn months. Certain seed blends may lean more heavily toward lighter shades.

Amaranthus cruentus Autumn Palette Group

Amaranthus cruentus var. erythrostachys

Amaranthus deflexus

Amaranthus gangeticus 'Kahulu'

Amaranthus graecizans

Amaranthus hybridus is an annual species characterized by its vertical growth form and distinctive flower spikes. The stems, foliage, and blooms may exhibit a reddish hue alongside their green coloration. Flowering occurs during the summer and autumn months. The seeds serve as a food source for various bird species.

Amaranthus hybridus

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Bolivia'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb' is a robust annual that reaches heights of up to 60 cm. It features elongated, purple foliage and produces upright, plume-like inflorescences that are bright yellow-green from summer through early autumn. This variety is suitable for both cutting and drying.

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Green Thumb'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Guarijio Grain'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Manna de Montana'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'New Mexico'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Pygmy Torch' is a diminutive annual characterized by its elongated green foliage and upright, deep maroon flower spikes. This variety is well-suited for drying, making it a practical choice for floral arrangements.

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Pygmy Torch'

Amaranthus hypochondriacus 'Rio San Lorenzo'

Amaranthus hypocondriacus 'Red Fox'

Amaranthus multiflora

Amaranthus palmeri

This upright annual features ovate, mid-green foliage alongside branched flower spikes that showcase a coppery-orange hue.

Amaranthus paniculatus 'Hot Bisquit'

Amaranthus paniculatus 'Marvel Bronze' features a vertical growth form, showcasing flower spikes and foliage in rich hues of crimson and deep red.

Amaranthus paniculatus 'Marvel Bronze'

Amaranthus paniculatus 'Pigmy Torch'

Amaranthus paniculatus 'Red Fox'

Amaranthus powellii

Amaranthus retroflexus

Amaranthus rubra

Amaranthus rudis

Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthus thunbergii

Amaranthus tortuosus

Cultivated for its vibrant, multi-hued leaves, Amaranthus tricolor is a popular choice in gardens. The floral display is modest, and the plant tends to have a somewhat spreading growth habit.

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