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Amaranthaceae
Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
immortality.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Gomphrena
- Native to
- Central America, South America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 12-24 inches
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, average
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- annual
Did you know
- Globe amaranth flowers retain their color and shape even after drying, making them perfect for dried arrangements.
- The round, clover-like flower heads are actually made up of bracts, not petals.
- In traditional medicine across Asia, globe amaranth tea is used to treat respiratory issues.
- Globe amaranth is one of the most heat-tolerant annual flowers available to gardeners.
- The plant was introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century and quickly became a garden favorite.
Color meanings
0
unfading love
1
immortality
2
endurance