Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Peach, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees
Allergy
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
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Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Winter Squash
In Hindi
globe flower
कोंहड़ा
In German
Trollblumen
Winter squash
In French
globe flower
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
Trollius
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
globe flower
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
Trollius
abóbora
In Latin
globe flower
cucurbita
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Violales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Globe Flower and Winter Squash
Season and care of Globe Flower and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Flower and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Squash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Globe Flower is Neutral and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Globe Flower and Winter Squash Physical Information
Globe Flower and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Globe Flower and Winter Squash are as follows:
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Globe Flower and Winter Squash
Care of Globe Flower and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.