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Like its namesake, this flower provides the bright color, excitement & heat tolerance for which the 'Las Vegas' strip is known. Cheerful, 1” flowers bloom freely on sturdy plants. Versatility in the landscape or in containers makes this variety a sure winner & it draws in plenty of hummingbirds & butterflies. Also excellent for cut flowers & drying!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Gomphrena globosa |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Flowers are good for cutting, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| 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 |
