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Gomphrena
('Gnome Purple' and 'Buddy Purple')
There are two selections of gomphrena or globe amaranth, chosen this year. While
the plants do come in a variety of colors, including pink, red and white, the
committee chose the purple color in both selections as a better performer.
‘Gnome Purple’ is a more compact or dwarf selection of this annual. It will grow
six inches in height and should be planted 10 to 12 inches apart. The ‘Buddy
Purple’ plant will grow about twelve inches tall and about ten inches wide. Both
plants are very heat tolerant and will bloom until frost. Don’t plant until
after frost in the spring. Gomphrena grows best in a well drained, fertile soil.
The flowers are clover-like in shape, and can be used as a bedding plant and an
everlasting. For dried flowers, cut the blooms when fully open and hang to dry.
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