White Leaf Amaranth Seeds (Amaranthus tricolor) Unique leafy green with pale cream to white foliage; tender, nutritious leaves used fresh or cooked, excellent for warm-season growing

Minimum: 30+ Seeds

Sometimes sold under the older name Amaranthus mangostanus.

Rare Pale-Cream Foliage • Tender Nutritious Greens • Heat-Loving Summer Crop • Dual-Use Ornamental & Edible

White Leaf Amaranth is a striking and versatile leafy green prized for its pale cream to ivory-white foliage, tender texture, and exceptional performance in hot summer gardens where other greens struggle. Grown for both beauty and nutrition, this unique amaranth brings light, contrast, and abundance to garden beds, containers, and edible landscapes.

At Terra Mater Gardens, we celebrate plants that blur the line between food and art — and White Leaf Amaranth does exactly that, glowing softly in the sun while delivering nutrient-dense harvests all season long.

Why Grow White Leaf Amaranth?

Unlike typical green or red amaranths, this variety stands out with its soft white to pale cream leaves, making it a rare visual accent in vegetable gardens.

✔ Uncommon pale foliage for visual contrast
✔ Thrives in heat and humidity
✔ Fast-growing and highly productive
✔ Tender leaves suitable for fresh or cooked use
✔ Excellent substitute for spinach in summer

This variety is especially valued in warm climates where lettuce and spinach bolt quickly.

Flavor & Culinary Uses

White Leaf Amaranth has a mild, slightly earthy flavor with tender leaves that soften beautifully when cooked.

Perfect for:

• Fresh salads (young leaves)

• Stir-fries and sautés

• Soups and stews

• Steamed greens with garlic and oil

• Spinach substitutes in hot weather

Leaves retain structure when cooked and pair well with bold spices, citrus, and savory dishes.

Exceptional Nutritional Value

Amaranth greens are traditionally grown around the world for their dense nutritional profile.

Naturally rich in:

• Iron

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Plant-based protein

This makes White Leaf Amaranth a powerful addition to food gardens focused on nourishment and resilience.

Fast, Reliable Growth

White Leaf Amaranth is a warm-season annual that grows quickly and responds well to repeated harvesting.

• Days to First Harvest: ~25–35 days

• Mature Height: 18–36 inches

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile

• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Harvest young leaves continuously for best tenderness, or allow plants to mature for larger bunch harvests.

Growing Tips for Best Results

• Sow seeds directly after danger of frost

• Thin seedlings to allow airflow and leaf development

• Harvest frequently to encourage new growth

• Performs exceptionally well in hot weather

• Ideal for succession planting throughout summer

This is a forgiving, vigorous plant suitable for beginners and seasoned growers alike.

Ornamental Garden Appeal

Beyond the kitchen, White Leaf Amaranth is visually stunning:

• Soft ivory foliage brightens beds

• Creates contrast with darker greens and reds

• Beautiful in edible borders and mixed plantings

It is often grown alongside flowers purely for its foliage effect — a true edible ornamental.

Seed Details

• Botanical Name: Amaranthus tricolor

• Common Name: White Leaf Amaranth

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated

• Lifecycle: Annual

• Use: Leafy green / ornamental edible

Seeds are selected for strong germination and consistent pale-leaf expression.

Perfect For

• Hot-climate vegetable gardens

• Summer greens production

• Edible landscaping

• Raised beds and containers

• Gardeners seeking rare, beautiful crops

Terra Mater Gardens Philosophy

White Leaf Amaranth embodies what we love most — resilient plants that nourish both body and landscape. It thrives when others fail, feeds generously, and brings quiet beauty to every growing space.

Grow light. Harvest abundance. Eat with the season.
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