- Globe amaranth
Botanical name: gomphrena globosa
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2 ft in height and 1 ft in width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Flower color: white/purple/pink/red/orange/yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great as a flower bed border
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts pollinators
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with organic manure after planting
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: pansies, celosia, purple fountain grass
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
