• A lush, leafy green thumb amaranth plant with vibrant green foliage, held by a woman in a garden
  • A lush, leafy green thumb amaranth plant with vibrant green foliage, held by a woman in a garden
  • A lush, leafy green thumb amaranth plant with vibrant green foliage, held by a woman in a garden
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Amaranthus Seeds - Green Thumb

Experienced and beginning gardeners alike will appreciate this edible ornamental

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Edible
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Amaranthus hypochondriacus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 16 inches

COLOR

  • Green

Grow Heirloom Amaranth -Plant Green Thumb Amaranthus Seeds

A lovely upright Amaranthus, Green Thumb is a compact shrub, excellent for borders or containers. Amaranthus also provides a unique and wonderful texture for floral arrangements.

  • • An annual, upright growing shrub with bright green foliage
  • • Compact shrub perfect for edges or borders with beatiful green flowers and leaves
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 777 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 34,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Amaranthus Planting Guide to learn more.

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Amaranthus Seeds - Green Thumb

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Amaranthus Seeds - Green Thumb FAQs

What type of seed is Green Thumb Amaranthus?

Green Thumb Amaranthus is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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