Deep burgundy red flower spikes at the top of 6 feet tall plant with dark green leaves. This annual from Opopeo, Mexico can be used as a taller component at the back of the flower border and/or as a leaf vegetable (young leaves) or seeds for grinding into flour (fall) or all of the above. Song birds will devour any seeds you miss. Full sun in average soils meets it's growing requirements. May need staking or some other support if planted in windy locations. Deer and rabbits love the tender young leaves.