Outstanding ornamental annual from the American Southwest. Brilliant maroon leaves and flower bracts are used as a source of red dye and food coloring. Seeds and leaves are used for food in the same manner as those of Amaranthus hypchondriacus. Easy from seed - all the Amaranths are best directly sown outside in the ground where desired. All will reseed themselves. Packet(standard): $3.50; 1/8 oz: $6.50; 1/4 oz: $12.00; 1/2 oz: $23.00; 1 oz: $44.00 - 25,000 seeds/oz