Globe Amaranth Mardi Gras Seeds produce vibrant, clover-like blooms in glowing shades of red, apricot orange, and carmine, adding a festive touch to any garden. These upright, multi-stemmed plants grow 1 to 1 1/2 feet tall and bloom at midsummer, brightening up the garden when other annuals begin to fade. Butterflies are attracted to the shimmery, globe-shaped flowers, which can also be dried as everlasting blooms for year-round enjoyment. To start indoors, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in seed-starting mix, 6 weeks before the last expected frost. Keep warm, moist, and provide strong light. Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer until seedlings reach 3-4 inches tall, then gradually acclimate and transplant outdoors once the weather is warm. For outdoor sowing, wait until the weather settles and sow seeds 2-3 inches apart in well-drained soil, covering with 1/4 inch of soil. Thin or transplant seedlings 8-10 inches apart once large enough. These low-maintenance plants require good drainage and will bloom for many weeks, attracting butterflies. Cut flowers when full and round or hang them upside down to air dry.