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| Botanical Name |
Gomphrena globosa |
| Seeds Per Pack |
50 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
6 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
20 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/16 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Blue-Green, Silver/Gray, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details |
Flowers are good for cutting, Flowers are good for drying and preserving, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
These pure white blooms will enhance any garden setting. Cheerful 1” flowers bloom freely on sturdy plants. Versatility in the landscape or in containers makes this variety a sure winner and it draws in plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies. Also excellent for cut flowers and drying!