Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)

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Life cycle:	Annual
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 11
Plant Height:	1- 2 feet
Plant Spread:	6-12 inches
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink Purple Red White Other: Bright magenta
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall
Uses:	Cut Flower Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Butterflies
Resistances:	Drought tolerant
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Awards and Recognitions:	Texas Superstar®

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Posted by SCButtercup (Simpsonville SC - Zone 7b) on Aug 24, 2014 5:24 AM concerning plant:

Excellent for dry areas! In my garden, because of heavy mulch, it does not reseed. Also, the seeds are probably very sensitive to cold even in my zone 8 mild winters. But the seed can be saved, and it blooms true to seed. Flowers also are great for drying. Just cut clumps and hang upside down. I really love this plant for its ease and how it keeps on blooming into the late summer and fall.

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Posted by Dodecatheon3 (Northwest Arkansas - Zone 6b) on Jun 11, 2014 8:02 AM concerning plant:

EXCELLENT long blooming annual providing lots of color with very low maintenance. GREAT cut & dried flower.

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Gomphrena Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)