Gomphrena ‘Gnome Purple’ ~ Gnome Purple Globe Amaranth

Gnome Purple Globe Amaranth is an dwarf upright annualwith dense branching stems covered withmarrow ellipticalfoliage. Theshowy vibrant purple brackets cover the tiny flowers and form a clover-like global head bloom lasts through summer until frost. The long-lasting flowerheads are extremely attractive tobutterfliesandbees. Best flowering occursinfull sunandaverage to dry well-drained soils.Makes for an excellent cut or dried flower.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Mildew may affect drought-stressed plants.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging,Rock Gardens,Groundcover,andContainers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Marigold, Purslane, Zinnia

IMAGES:T.K. Mc,Gomphrena, (2)Lauren Gutierrez,Amaranthaceae.Gomphrena.globosa, (3)Forest and Kim Starr, starr-080117-2093-Gomphrena_globosa-flowers-Home_Depot_Nursery_Kahului-Maui

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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