Gomphrena globosa
Globe Amaranth
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'
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.