General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 1-2 ft.
Plant Spread: 1 ft.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Toxicity: Other: Leaves may be toxic to animals
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Globe Amaranth

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Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-10-21

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 7/19/2011
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 9/7/2011
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 8/10/2011
Location: Sagamore Hills, OH
Date: June
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Oct 22, 2011 5:44 AM concerning plant:
    The seed heads of this Gomphrena retain much of their purple color as they dry on the plant. Once the individual seeds become loose and easy to pull out, they are ready for harvest.

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