Black Beauties #2, Size: 60”x 60” Diamond, zone 4-8, sun exposure: full sun, water level: 3 raindrops.

Nature went full drama with this one — deep blacks dominate the palette, punctuated by cheerful yellow dots and bold splashes of red, all set against a lush green backdrop. Two tall trellises frame the scene like exclamation points. The large diamond-shaped layout is best suited for in-ground planting or a low garden bed, and for good reason — this crew is ambitious, with amaranth, fennel, peas and tomato reaching up to a sky-scraping 84"H. Three medium sized plants and four ground covers layer the design all the way down to soil level, making sure not a single inch goes to waste. 11 plant varieties, 33+ plants total — because why stop at 32 when the ground cover is this good?

Recipe Ideas:
Stir fries including Celosia leaves, kohlrabi, amaranth leaves, sorrel, and/or mustard leaves. Add beans or peas.

Tea made using Celosia blooms, pansy or fennel.

Salads decorated with dahlia or pansy flowers. Add sorrel or mustard for spiciness. Fennel for a fun touch. Kohlrabi for crispness, tomato for juiciness.

Foraging right from the plants is always amazing! That’s where you really taste the fresh flavor.

Suggestions for trellises included with design.