Gomphrena equisetiformis

Gomphrena equisetiformis

Native to:
Brazil

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaranthaceae
Genus:
Gomphrena
Species:
Gomphrena equisetiformis

Growth Characteristics

Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
red, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm soil with light; no pretreatment needed.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash