• A close-up view of vibrant red amaranthus Perfecta flowers in full bloom.
  • A close-up view of vibrant red amaranthus Perfecta flowers in full bloom.
  • Amaranthus Perfecta plants with vibrant green and reddish-yellow foliage grow in a garden.
Low Stock
Shipping now

Amaranthus Seeds - Perfecta

Festive firecracker-like foliage adds interest in the garden

Size
Trusted by 4M+ Gardeners
Grow Guarantee
Fast Shipping
Secure
Shipped from Asheville, NC

About the Variety

Up to 46% off

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 tricolor

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 60 inches

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Amaranth - Plant Perfecta Amaranthus Seeds

This tricolor amaranthus plant is truly a stunner in the garden! Green and yellow foliage support the brilliant display of red and yellow foliage above. Drought tolerant with a long bloom season, Perfecta Amaranth shines with its amazing display of color and form.

  • • Long blooming annual with unique red & yellow foliage
  • • Fast-growin and drought tolerant with brilliant multi-colored 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

  • 8 to 10 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 49,384 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Amaranthus Planting Guide to learn more.

Ready to Grow

We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

All amaranth
Grown by Our Community 

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Amaranthus Seeds - Perfecta

    I was a bit surprised about the color. It didn't really have alot of yellow until it was taller. I thought they might have been a different type. But once they hit about 3-4 feet, the yellow color really started to pop. Didn't get as tall as expected but I did start them a bit late so that could be on me. Overall very easy to grow and can make an interesting background in a flower bed.

    Kelsey 4/5

    Amaranthus Seeds - Perfecta

    Companion Plants

    Gardening Tools