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Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth 'Purple'

Gomphrenaglobosa

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Gomphrena globosa by Bazuhi
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Genus
Gomphrena (gom-FREE-nuh)
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Species
globosa (glo-BOH-suh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Downers Grove, Illinois

Slidell, Louisiana

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Bazuhi
Downers Grove, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2012 | positive

Got this plant from someone closing down a nursery in spring of 2011 and I have never heard of it before then.
I loved it, it blo...Read More

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