Outsidepride Amaranthus Early Splendor - 5000 Seeds Amaranthus Early Slendor grows as an annual in USDA Zones: 3 -10. This ornamental plant does well in partial shade to full sun and is heat resistant. These heirloom seeds are great for planting in containers or in borders as a contrast with other foliage plants. This easy to grow plant is tricolored with leaves that fade from crimson to chocolate brown. This Amaranthus, also known as Summer Poimsettia reaches a height of 24 inches tall and is actually considered a vegetable in some aspects and can be eaten much like spinach. The sowing rate for Early Splendor is 4 seeds per plant. Keep seeds moist until germination occurs. Our seeds are always Non-GMO and packaged for the current year.