Botanical Name: Gomphrena globosa
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Common Name: Globe Amaranth  
Plant photo of: Gomphrena globosa
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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

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.