Botanical Name: Gomphrena globosa
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Common Name: Globe Amaranth  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This is such a cool little annual. Gomphrena has clover-like flowers above mounding, finely textured green foliage. Flower colors include purple, pink, orange, red, and white. Height varies with variety, from 10 to 24 inches tall and about two-thirds the width. Great for containers in sunny spots. The flowers cut well, and hold their color as they dry.
Prefers sandy to clay loams, well draining. Full sun and will do well in hotter sites. Though a lower water annual, keep in mind that containers dry out more rapidly than does the soil in the ground, so containers may need watering more frequently.