Amaranthus, Elephant Head Amaranth 'Greek'

I don't know, if this is the plant Baker Creek has in their catalog. They just call it Elephant Head Amaranth, without the cultivar name.

This plant is a show stopper! When people come over and see my garden, they are always amazed at this crazy-looking thing.

...Read More The initial "trunk" will bloom and then the plant will send off side shoots that are absolutely stunning in bouquets.

During our infamous drought of 2011, plus over a month of 105-ish degree temps, this guy was still rocking and rolling. Can't imagine a summer without now.

I grow this variety of amaranth every year in my flower beds. It is very showy and readily self seeds.

So so happy with my amaranth! My Seeds of Change Elephant Head seeds have added a really exotic flare to my garden, with lush, robust fol...Read Moreiage and attention grabbing blooms. Always a conversation starter. I planted a whole bed of them, and am as close to being in a jungle with them as I can get! I planted them with some remaining Hopi Red Dye, which was good since the Hopi tends to flop in the late season (and the Elephant has yet to even try), however word is they cross pollinate easily. Looking forward to what comes forth next year, but their individual uses may be compromised.