Produces fiery red and pink flowers for striking garden displays
Young seedlings yield nutritious cooked greens for culinary use
Bronzy maroon leaves develop rich color as plants mature
Versatile companion for pairing with Joseph's Coat for late summer color
Suitable for both garden beds and grassy areas
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Luther Burbank, the famed plant breeder and scientist, introduced this "glistening, fiery, rosy-crimson" flower in 1922. Its young, leafy seedlings make delicious and nutritious cooked greens. As summer progresses, the bronzy maroon leaves develop the rich coloring that gives it its name. Grow with fine-textured grasses or pair with its k