Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Central America
Types
Ornamental
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Gomphrenoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena
Care of Globe Amaranth and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.