Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Gomphrena

Species:

Gomphrena humifusa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil without pretreatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash