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Gomphrena globosa

Globe Amaranth

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Description

This bedding plant will grow 1'-2' tall and 1' wide; this annual has whitish green leaves with purple, white, and pink flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.