*Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth, is a species in the genus Amaranthus. The ornamental plant is known as bireum in Korea; tampala, tandaljo, or tandalja bhaji in India; callaloo in the Caribbean; and Joseph's coat after the Biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. *Giant Joseph's coat, is grown not for its flowers but for its beautifully colored foliage. It is an upright, bushy annual that typically grows to 4-5' tall *Native to Africa, Indochina, Zone: 2 to 11 Thomas Jefferson mentioned Joseph's Coat growing at his Flower Garden at Monticello. *Sometimes grown as a vegetable crop (spinach substitute). Species plants are also sometimes commonly called tampala, particularly when grown for culinary use. Annual. Easily grown in moist, average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. **PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT FOR ANY REASON SHIP TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. NO EXCEPTIONS.** Our 25 Amaranthus tricolor, Joseph Coat (family Amaranthaceae) Seeds Packaged by Robsrareandgiantseeds. Giant Joseph's coat Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soil Heirloom large, showy, voluptuous plants with colorful foliage and floral parts. It is a summer flowering annual, and its multi-colored foliage varies from green, bronze, or purple to brilliant maroon or crimson, which often suffuses with yellow and rose-pink.* *Thomas Jefferson mentioned Joseph's Coat growing at his Flower Garden at Monticello, Wonderful Showy. This seed cannot be shipped to Maryland or Louisiana. sorry