Joseph’s Coat Amaranth
Amaranthus tricolor
Pure seed for this eye-catching summer herb is difficult to find. We have selected and reselected our stock so that what you see in the picture is what you will get in the garden! Discovered by the Spanish during their conquest of Peru in the 1500s, this amaranth became an instant hit with European horticulturists, including 1600s Dutch Mennonite Agnes Block whose famous gardens were the envy of kings. Aside from its obvious ornamental value, Joseph’s Coat is excellent cooked like spinach, but with a robust nutty flavor. Minimum 50 seeds,