Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth 'Gnome Purple'

Gomphrenaglobosa

Genus
Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
Species
globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Succulent
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Debary, Florida

Columbus, Indiana

Slidell, Louisiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Lima, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Columbus, IN | September 2011 | positive

I live in Indiana and grew this flower for the first time this summer. It performed wonderfully, even without fertilization. Tons of pur...Read More

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