Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth 'Woodcreek Lilac'

Gomphrenaglobosa

Genus
Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
Species
globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Mount Angel, Oregon

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | negative

I don't have anything against this cultivar in particular - I think I'm just not a gomphrena fan. Actually this was a healthy, vigorous p...Read More

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