It can be grown as an annual in as low as in zone 2 (USA). Joseph’s coat (Amaranthus tricolor), native to Tropical AsiaĪmaranth is a warm-weather plant that needs full sun.Prince of Wales feather (Amaranthus hypochondriacus), native to Mexico.Slim amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus), native to Eastern North America, Mexico, Central America, northern South America.Foxtail amaranth or love-lies-bleeding ( Amaranthus caudatus), native to Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador.Red amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), native to Guatemala, Mexico.The five most commonly cultivated amaranth species in North America are: The species grown for their large seed heads can be just as striking as those grown purely for their striking flowers. The two purposes of growing amaranth are not mutually exclusive.

The majority of the species are considered weeds and a far cry from the plants with attractive bronze or purple leaves and tassel-shaped large flowers in striking colors that make amaranth a favorite for bouquets and cut flowers. There are, however, many popular cultivars within those dozen. Of the more than 70 species of the Amaranthus genus worldwide, only about a dozen are cultivated, either as ornamentals or as an edible for their grain or leaves. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations some readers may find objectionable: Intersex relationships, violence. Neither of them have much experience with mutual pleasure but together they embark on an exploration of intimacy and desire that carries them to the heights of passion and love - and shakes the very foundation of their world. Ash treats him like a person, not an instrument of sexual gratification. Amaranth takes Ash home and heals him, an act of rebellion that could cost both their lives.Īmaranth's compassion for Ash soon turns to passion. When he discovers that it belongs to a chel, it only confirms his worst suspicions about the lies of the Elai. One night he's caught and brutally punished.Ī soul in agony calls out to Amaranth from across the city. Not content with his lot, Ash steals from the middle class pel. Considered devoid of souls, chel are the lowest of the low. Frustrated with these constraints, Amaranth wants to use his talent to help those who really need it.Īsh is a chel. But a vasai's services are only for the Elai, who demand sexual satisfaction as well as healing from their beautiful servants. In a world where everyone has their place, Amaranth & Ash belong together.Īmaranth is a vasai, born with both male and female characteristics, and a soul that can reach out and touch the souls of others in order to heal them.

Amaranth & Ash by Jessica Freely