Love-Lies-Bleeding Seeds (Amaranth): Non-GMO, Heirloom

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Grow the dramatic love lies bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus), the striking heirloom amaranth famous for its long, ropey tassels of crimson flowers that cascade toward the ground. Whether you want to buy love lies bleeding seeds for a bold border, a cutting garden, or an eye-catching container, you are in the right place. Our non-GMO heirloom love lies bleeding seeds are fast and easy to grow from a simple direct sowing. This vigorous annual shoots up quickly in summer heat and produces its signature trailing tassels with very little fuss. Browse our love lies bleeding seeds for sale below, then follow our complete love lies bleeding growing guide to take your plants from seed to spectacular bloom.

What we love about growing love lies bleeding

Show-stopping crimson tassels that cascade dramatically toward the ground
Fast and easy to grow, thriving in summer heat with little care
A striking, unusual focal point for borders, containers, and cutting gardens
Both fresh and dried tassels make bold, long-lasting arrangements
Open-pollinated heirloom amaranth you can save seed from and resow

The dramatic trailing flower worth a spot in your garden

Love lies bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus) is a bold, fast-growing annual grown for its extraordinary flowers: long, ropey, tassel-like plumes of deep crimson that dangle and cascade toward the ground. An heirloom amaranth with real drama, it can reach three to five feet tall and makes an unforgettable focal point in borders, large containers, and cutting gardens. Beyond its ornamental flair, it is a member of the amaranth family, whose leaves and seeds have long been valued as food, giving this striking plant a rich history as well as a bold look.

How to grow love lies bleeding from seed

Love lies bleeding is quick and forgiving to grow from seed. Sow the seeds shallowly, about an eighth of an inch deep, in full sun and well-drained soil once the weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed, since amaranth loves heat. Thin seedlings to stand about 18 to 24 inches apart to give the big plants room. Plants grow rapidly and produce their trailing tassels through summer and into fall. For the full step-by-step, see our complete guide to growing love lies bleeding from seed.

How to use love lies bleeding

Love lies bleeding is grown above all for its dramatic ornamental impact, whether spilling over the edge of a large container, anchoring the back of a bold border, or supplying unusual material for fresh and dried floral arrangements. The long tassels dry beautifully, holding their color for lasting bouquets and crafts. As a true amaranth, its leaves and grain-like seeds are also edible and have been eaten as a traditional food for centuries, though most gardeners grow this variety mainly for its show-stopping flowers.

Love lies bleeding and its bold flower companions

If you love the drama of love lies bleeding, you will enjoy other striking, easy-to-grow flowers with real presence. Pair it with hollyhock for towering spires, columbine for delicate contrast, or primrose for glowing evening color. Explore the full range in our flower seeds collection.

Why buy love lies bleeding seeds from Organo Republic

Every packet of love lies bleeding seed we sell is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom, and germination tested, so you can sow with confidence. As a U.S.-based licensed seed dealer, we work directly with trusted growers to keep quality high and prices low, and every pack carries a QR code that links straight to free online growing guidance. Orders over $49 ship free. Whether you want a single pack of love lies bleeding or a curated flower collection, you will find dependable, easy-to-grow seed here.

Love lies bleeding seeds: frequently asked questions

What is love lies bleeding?

Love lies bleeding is Amaranthus caudatus, a dramatic heirloom amaranth grown for its long, ropey, tassel-like crimson flowers that cascade toward the ground. It is a fast-growing annual and a favorite for bold borders, containers, and cut or dried arrangements.

Are your love lies bleeding seeds non-GMO and heirloom?

Yes. Our love lies bleeding seed is non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom that is germination tested for reliable sprouting, so you can also save seed from your own plants and resow it year after year.

How long does love lies bleeding take to grow from seed?

Love lies bleeding grows quickly, typically producing its signature trailing tassels within a couple of months of sowing and continuing through summer into fall. Direct-sow after the last frost in warm soil. See our complete love lies bleeding growing guide for the timeline.

Is love lies bleeding edible?

Yes, it is a true amaranth, and its leaves and grain-like seeds have been eaten as a traditional food for centuries. That said, this variety is grown mostly for its striking ornamental tassels rather than as a food crop.

Can I grow love lies bleeding in a container?

Yes. Love lies bleeding does well in a large, deep container placed in full sun, where its trailing tassels can spill dramatically over the edge. Use rich, well-drained soil and keep it watered through the summer heat.