About Elephant Head
Each reddish purple 12–24" flower head could look like an elephant trumpeting, a troll with a big nose, or other comical shapes. As it gets larger and heavier it leans over, looking even funnier. The tiny seeds are edible popped or ground into flour. Self-seeds, but not heavily. Heirloom brought from Germany in the 1880s.
About Amaranth, Ornamental
The seeds are highly nutritious and the young leaves are tasty cut-and-come-again greens that can be eaten like spinach. Height depends on soil and exposure. Drought-resistant. Self-seeds.
Pot Size & Price
Seed Packets
$3.00
Height
36"–60"
Catalog
A003b
Plant Traits
Culinary