500 Seeds Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth Edible Red Beauty Tricolor

Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth is a striking edible ornamental grown for its vibrant green leaves marked with bold burgundy-red stripes and splashes, creating a tricolor effect in garden beds and containers. Its colorful foliage and upright habit make it a standout choice for both vegetable plots and decorative plantings, where it adds texture and contrast throughout the warm season.

The young leaves are tender and used fresh in salads or lightly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and grain dishes, while the mature plants continue to provide color in the landscape. This warm-season annual grows quickly from seed and performs best in full sun with consistent moisture. It can be harvested as a cut-and-come-again leafy green, allowing repeat pickings from the same planting. Whether grown for its edible leaves or its ornamental value, Red Stripe Leaf Amaranth brings dependable color and productivity to summer gardens.
Species: Amaranthus tricolor
Variety: Red Stripe Leaf
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moist
Days_to_Harvest: 30-50
Zones: 2-11
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 10-18 inches
Notes: Harvest young leaves for fresh use; successive sowings extend the season