Gomphrena globosa 'Las Vegas series'

Globe Amaranth

Tips for Homeowners:

Water as needed when dry and feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to maximize flowers. 

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A very unfussy annual with great color and the ability to handle heat and drought.

  • Abundant flowers in summer
  • Drought and heat tolerant
  • Excellent for cutting and drying

Bring color into a deprived corner of the landscape, cutting garden or in container gardens.

Height: 15-20 in
Spread: 18-26 in
Zone: 9-10
Color: Pink, Purple, White

Interesting Notes about Globe Amaranth:

After planting when plants are young, pinch back and this will help to make bushier plants.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Dried Flower/Foliage
  • Blooms all Season
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Vigorous

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water