Characteristics

USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 9-11
Life cycle Perennial
Light requirement Full sun
Water requirement Moist
Soil type Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Height 18 inches
Layer Herbs
Utility Attracts insects
Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant
When to plant (outdoors) At last frost date
Family Amaranthaceae
Propagation - Direct sowing After last frost date
Propagation - Transplanting Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomphrena_haageana

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Rio Grande Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena haageana

Layer

Herbs

USDA Hardiness zone

9-11

Life cycle

Perennial

Light requirement

Full sun

Water requirement

Moist

Description

Perennial grown as an annual in cold climates. Its red flower reminds of a strawberry.

Native to Mexico and southern Texas.

Germination can be low.

Commonly grown cultivar is “Strawberry Fields.”

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Relationships

companion to

Black Eyed SusanRudbeckia hirta

Cone FlowerRudbeckia laciniata

Wild SageLantana camara

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