Common Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Panamá
Sabina Bajracharya
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Gomphrena
- Species:
- Gomphrena globosa
- USDA Symbol:
- GOGL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, pink, red, white, orange
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus), Horace's Duskywing (Erynnis horatius), Julia butterfly (Dione vanillae), Long-tailed Skipper (Urbanus proteus), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, sunny areas; tolerates drought
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 7–14 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (21-27°C) with light; no pretreatment needed.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.