Amaranth Coral Fountain

Botanical Interests Packet

The pendulous tassels of 'Coral Fountain' will win you over to the world of unusual, dramatic flowers. These 18" "tassel flowers" in varying shades of coral, dry beautifully for everlasting arrangements, wreaths, or other crafts. Pollinators are attracted to the flowers, which eventually produce protein-rich, edible seeds that you can harvest for yourself or leave for your bird friends. Instructions inside the packet on how to harvest the seeds for eating.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 300

Family: Amaranthaceae

Native: Unknown

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 3'–5' tall

Variety Info: Each cascading tassel (up to 18" long) is a colony of tiny, tightly packed, coral-pink flowers.

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive

MPN: 1339