Globe Amaranth Plant Profile
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena
globosa) is a drought tolerant annual flower. It blooms in tight balls in
an array of colors including pink, purple, white, red, and orange.
It's native to Central and South America and is hardy to
USDA zones 9 to 11. It thrives in hot, full-sun locations with well- draining
soils.
It's a prolific bloomer and it's a great choice for cutting
gardens. It does well in both fresh and dried bouquets.
It's easy to propagate from seed and it can self-seed if you
let it.
This is a low-maintenance plant. You can dead head it or
pinch it back to encourage a bushier shape if you like. It does not need
fertilizer, though a top dressing of compost in the root zone can be beneficial.
Gomphrena attracts pollinators, including hummingbirds, to
the garden. It's generally considered to be deer resistant.
Gomphrena: You Can Grow That!
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