Annuals – 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