Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Terrestrial
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
SALIX alba
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
White Willow
In Hindi
Gomphrena
White Willow
In German
Gomphrena
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Gomphrena
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Gomphrena
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Gomphrena
wierzba biała
In Latin
Gomphrena
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and White Willow
Season and care of Gomphrena and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Gomphrena and White Willow Physical Information
Gomphrena and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and White Willow are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Gomphrena and White Willow
Care of Gomphrena and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.