Love-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth Amaranthus caudatus

4-inch pot

A dramatic and eye-catching annual, love-lies-bleeding is prized for its long, cascading tassels of deep crimson flowers that hang gracefully from tall stems. The rich color and unique, trailing blooms create a bold focal point in garden beds and are especially striking in cottage-style or cutting gardens. The flowers are also excellent for drying and long-lasting arrangements.

This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, where it grows quickly and produces abundant blooms through the summer. It is heat tolerant and relatively low maintenance, requiring only regular watering during establishment. Its tall, upright habit adds vertical interest and pairs well with other sun-loving annuals.

• Annual

• Zones 2–11

• Full sun

• Grows 3–5 ft. tall x 1–2 ft. wide

• Moderate water needs; prefers well-drained soil

• Generally pest-resistant

• Blooms Jul–Sep