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(Gomphrena globosa)
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa)
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Photo by: ぱぱらぱ | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: ぱぱらぱ (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: ぱぱらぱ | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-10-10T09:42:06Z | Title: Gomphrena globosa L.: flower | Notes: |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Gomphrena globosa, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, is an annual herb native to Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 0.5-1 feet. The plant is characterized by its round-shaped flower inflorescences, which are a visually dominant feature. These inflorescences come in a variety of colors due to selective breeding, including magenta, purple, red, orange, white, pink, and lilac. The true flowers within the flowerheads are small and inconspicuous, and the flowerheads themselves are about 4 cm long. Globe Amaranth is an outcrossing species pollinated by butterflies, bees, and other insects, and it blooms continuously throughout summer and early fall, making it a favorite for continuous color in the garden.
Globe Amaranth is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its ability to withstand heat and moderate drought. It is often used in borders, container gardens, and as a bedding plant. This plant thrives in full sun and requires regular moisture for optimal growth, although it can tolerate drier conditions once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is relatively low maintenance, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. While it is not commonly associated with diseases, it can occasionally suffer from fungal issues in humid climates. Globe Amaranth is also known for its use in dried flower arrangements, as the flowers retain their color after drying.CC BY-SA 4.0
Globe Amaranth is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its ability to withstand heat and moderate drought. It is often used in borders, container gardens, and as a bedding plant. This plant thrives in full sun and requires regular moisture for optimal growth, although it can tolerate drier conditions once established. It prefers well-drained soils and is relatively low maintenance, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. While it is not commonly associated with diseases, it can occasionally suffer from fungal issues in humid climates. Globe Amaranth is also known for its use in dried flower arrangements, as the flowers retain their color after drying.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Other Names
Common Names: Common Globe Amaranth, Klotamarant, 천일홍, Bachelor`S Button, Common Globe-Amaranth, Kugel-Amarant, Siempreviva, 千日紅, Globe-Amaranth
Scientific Names: , Gomphrena globosa, Gomphrena globosa var. carnea, Amaranthoides globosus, Amaranthoides globosus var. albiflorus, Gomphrena eriopoda, Gomphrena globosa var. albiflora, Gomphrena globosa var. aureiflora, Gomphrena rubra, Xeraea globosa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Gomphrena globosa L.