| An utterly unique plant habit, unusual flower color, and an unbelievably long season of bloom! This Amaranthus will make visitors do a double-take, and its design possibilities are almost endless. From midsummer right through early fall, the plant bears masses of velvety-soft, bright chartreuse florets on thick, columnar spikes, the central stem much taller than the others. Who can resist such a novelty? This plant ranges from 3 1/2 feet tall (at its central "tower") to about 27 inches at the secondary flowerspikes. Each bloom column measures 16 to 20 inches long and several inches thick, every iota of space jammed with rich color. The stems are fascinating in fresh arrangements, and may be dried for winter-long color as Everlastings. Towers creates an instant focal point for the annual bed or border, and is at home among small shrubs and foliage plants as well. It is a fine companion to its crimson-flowered sibling, Red Towers, as well as to white blooms such as lacy-leaved Cosmos Sonata. It would make a stunning counterpart to the large green blooms of Zinnia Big Red in the garden or vase! Towers is a sun-loving annual that grows readily in moist, well-drained soil. Water well during long dry spells in summer to keep the flowers coming. The foliage is striking, too -- if you can take your eyes off the blooms long enough to see it! The green leaves are boldly splashed with purple right down to the ground. Pkt is 50 seeds. |
