Globe Amaranth 'Purple' (Gomphrena globosa): Heat-Tolerant Annual for Cutting

Globe amaranth 'Purple' (Gomphrena globosa 'Purple') is a bushy, hairy-leaved annual with round purple flower bracts on thick stems in summer/early fall. Grows to about 2 feet.

Noteworthy Features

Bushy habit, round purple bracts over long period. Good for cutting and drying. Attracts butterflies.

Culture & Propagation

Most any well-drained soil of moderate fertility, appreciates regular moisture. Full sun. Sow seed at 59–64°F early spring indoors for earlier bloom, or outside after frost.

Problems

Gray mold and fungal leaf spots sometimes.

Quick Reference

• Height: 1–3 ft.
• Spread: 6–12 in.
• Growth Habit: Clumps
• Growth Pace: Moderate
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Maintenance: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Flower Color: Purple
• Attributes: Attracts butterflies, good for cutting/drying
• Uses: Beds, borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens