
Asiatic Lily
Lilium asiatica
Amaranthus caudatus
Love-lies-bleeding with long, drooping red tassels. Dramatic and gothic. Also called tassel flower. Ancient grain crop. Dries beautifully. Symbol of immortality. Name means unfading.
Summer, Fall
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Amaranthus has no fragrance
The name comes from Greek amarantos meaning unfading - it dries beautifully
Amaranth grain was a staple food of the Aztecs and Incas
Also called Love-Lies-Bleeding due to its drooping red tassels
Amaranth seeds were used in Aztec religious ceremonies
Sacred to the Aztecs who called it huauhtli, amaranth was banned by Spanish conquistadors for its use in religious ceremonies. The ornamental varieties became garden favorites in the Victorian era and remain popular for their dramatic cascading form.

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