Varieties We Bring In
Fireworks · Ping Pong Purple
We received some Gomphrena on Oct 22, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Oct 22, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
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 months: March, April, May.
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
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.
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.
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 an annual. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 1-1.5 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Gomphrena?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
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.