Hopi Red Dye (Amaranth)

This particular amaranth species boasts ornamental beauty, featuring branching spikes in a rich burgundy hue. Primarily used as a dye plant, it is known for producing vibrant pink textiles and paper. Its edible leaves offer high nutritional value and can be harvested when young for raw consumption, or before flowering for steaming or sautéing. However, it is not recommended for use as a grain amaranth. Ornamental | Cut flower + Dye Plant | 90 Days to Maturity High Desert Seed and Gardens employs regenerative farming practices to produce open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds. These methods enhance soil fertility, support pollinators, and promote biodiversity, resulting in resilient, drought-tolerant seeds adapted to arid and high-elevation regions. [2025 SEED PRE-ORDER]: These seeds will ship by end of January 2025.