Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth

70 Days to Maturity. 

Cascades of mauve blooms add a note of romance to any garden space or bouquet. These plants are tall and hardy, reaching heights of 5ft. Leaves are edible and best eaten when young and tender.

Press into soil surface or lightly cover. Sow indoors 4 weeks before transplanting or direct seed after last frost date. Tall plants can benefit from staking or trellising. Harvest fresh when most of the tiny flowers on a bloom are open, or for dried arrangements once flowers have firmed up. Readily self-sows if not harvested.

Seed Source Information:

Lot # LS-UT-1051-2023: Grown by Lauren Schoendorf in Milwaukee, WI in 2023. Not certified organic, but no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides were used in production. Tested at 88% germination in 2023. 

The Midwest, with its unique combination of diverse topographies, microclimates, soil types, and weather patterns, presents a distinct set of growing challenges. At Driftless Seed Supply, our deep understanding of these conditions, honed by years of experience as Midwest growers, informs every seed we produce.

Generations of seed production, coupled with rigorous trialing in partnership with regional farmers, have enabled us to offer seeds that are exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest's unique growing environment.

Our commitment goes beyond just supplying seeds. We strive to ensure that Midwest farmers and gardeners like you have access to seeds that are not only well-adapted to our region but also capable of producing outstanding yields. Each generation of seeds we cultivate here in the Midwest—rather than in distant, climatically different regions—enhances the adaptability and performance of our varieties, setting them apart from those offered by many other seed companies.

Additionally, our collaboration with small local farms for most of our seed production is a testament to our dedication to strengthening the Midwest's food system. This approach not only supports local agriculture but also avoids the need to rely on large-scale production facilities in distant locations, whether out West or abroad.

We ship anywhere in the lower 48 states of the US via USPS.

All sales are final and we do not accept returns or exchanges except in the case of delivering the wrong item or recalling specific seed lots due to contamination. For wholesale customers who purchase our pre-filled bundles, we will provide a credit for the following season’s order for any packets returned by October 1st. 

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