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Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch

This compact heirloom variety is perfect for drying and crafting

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About the Variety

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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

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Amaranthus - Plant Pygmy's Torch Amaranthus Seeds

Growing a maximum of 16 inches high, Pygmy's Torch is a great choice for nearly any garden space or container! Throwing its bold plumes of color into the air, Amaranthus provides a unique texture to any landscape or floral design.

  • Annual and upright growing, with bold and colorful plumes
  • Dark summer blooms that appear in the summer, great for containers or direct sowing
  • 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 38,530 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 154,120 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Amaranthus Planting Guide to learn more.

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Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch

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Amaranthus Seeds - Pygmy Torch FAQs

What type of seed is Pygmys Torch Amaranthus?

Pygmys Torch Amaranthus is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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