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Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena globosa

Bachelor's Buttons; Cornflower

About This Plant

Full sun; a drought-tolerant annual that blooms in white, purple, pink and red. Easily grown from seed, globe amaranth has relatively few pest problems (but may develop root rot if over-watered.) Also called globe amaranth and cornflower, it makes a long-lasting cut or dried flower.

Origins: Tropical Americas

Maintenance

An annual, requiring planting, watering to establish, and cleanup at the end of its growing season.

An excellent cut flower.

Min. Height: 6

Max Height: 24 inches

Min. Width: 8

Max Width: 12 inches

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