Yellow Amaranth 100 Seeds Amaranthus tricolor

Amaranthus tricolor 'Yellow' (Yellow Amaranth) is an ornamental and edible heirloom plant prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that adds vibrant color and texture to gardens throughout the growing season. This fast-growing annual typically reaches 24 to 48 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 24 inches, producing upright stems clothed in large, broad leaves that glow in shades of bright yellow, chartreuse, and soft gold. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Yellow Amaranth is exceptionally heat and drought tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for summer landscapes, borders, cottage gardens, vegetable gardens, and colorful container displays. Young leaves are tender and nutritious, offering a mild spinach-like flavor that is delicious fresh in salads, steamed, sautéed, or added to soups and stir-fries, while mature plants create a dramatic backdrop with their vivid foliage. This versatile plant also attracts beneficial pollinators, requires minimal maintenance, and grows quickly from seed, providing months of ornamental beauty and edible harvests. Whether planted as an eye-catching landscape accent, a nutritious leafy vegetable, or part of a vibrant edible garden, Yellow Amaranth delivers outstanding performance, bold color, and dependable growth from summer until the first frost.