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Gomphrena
Gomphrena globosa
Also known as: globe amaranth, globe flower
Heat-tolerant annual with clover-like globe flower heads. Excellent everlasting for dried arrangements. Blooms until hard frost.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.13–0.25″
Height12–30″
Spread10–14″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
1–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
75–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Soak seeds 24 hours before planting. Very heat and drought tolerant. Dries well — cut before fully open.
Companion Plants
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