Amaranthus Hypochondriacus

Striking dark amaranthine inflorescences. Red-magenta stems and pigmented ovate leaves with pink petioles. Moderately branching. Susceptible to lodging and reportedly reaches 7-9' tall. White seed. High vigor in 2025 at Heritage Farm. This variety is from SSE's first farm manager, David Cavagnaro (IA CA D). SSE Accession # 100039