Annual
Gomphrena
Gomphrena globosa
Varieties We Carry
Ping Pong PurpleGomphrena globosaFireworksGomphrena pulchella
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet
About Gomphrena
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a heat-loving annual from Central America and Panama bearing clover-like, papery globe flowers in deep purple, magenta, pink, white, and red that hold their color when dried. Long-blooming and drought-tolerant once established, it is valued in sunny borders, cottage gardens, and fresh or dried floral arrangements. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plant in full sun; Gomphrena thrives in Florida's intense heat and sun and will not perform well in shaded locations — it is one of the most heat- and humidity-tolerant annuals for NE Florida.
Water
Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly and allow soil to dry between waterings — overwatering in Florida's humid summers promotes root disease; thrives on minimal supplemental irrigation.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil; apply a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer at planting and mid-season; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which encourage foliage over flowers.
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Common questions
Is Gomphrena a good plant for St. Augustine?
Gomphrena is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.