Amaranth
Hopi Red Dye

Stunning vibrant ornamental, grown as a dye plant. Reddest seedlings of any amaranth! Red dye can be used in craft projects.

About Hopi Red Dye

A stunningly vibrant ornamental with myriad traditional indigenous uses. Originally grown as a dye plant by the southwestern Hopi Nation, this variety has the reddest seedlings of any amaranth known. Plants reach 4-6 feet and cut a most striking figure in the garden! The Hopis use the deep red flower bract as a natural dye to color their world-renowned piki bread. The brilliant red dye rendered from its flowers can be used in craft projects and as a natural food dye — the possibilities are endless. The young leaves are excellent sautéed. 90 days