Details
These pretty purple flowers offer continuous summer color and are ideal for containers. Cheerful, 1” flowers bloom freely on sturdy plants and draw in plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers hold their color well when dried and are popular for crafting and flower arrangements.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Gomphrena globosa |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 6 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/16 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Magenta (Pink-Purple), Purple |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Blue-Green, Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
Other Details | Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, Flowers are good for drying and preserving |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |