Elephant Head is a German heirloom from the 1880s, an Amaranthus gangeticus with long-lasting dark burgundy plumes on branching plants to 48 to 60 inches. Sow on the surface and cover lightly, thin to 12 to 18 inches apart; sprouts in 10 to 15 days at 65 to 75ºF with flowers in 60 to 75 days.
The packet holds 100 seeds. Leaves and seeds are edible, and cut stems dry well hung upside down in a dark airy room.
