Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields' (Globe Amaranth) $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Non-native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 20-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (June-October) • Colors: Bright strawberry red • Flower Size: 1-inch globe-shaped blooms
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Garden habitat • Small Pollinators: Easy access
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Very low maintenance • Fall: Blooms until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Zinnias
Celosia
Salvias
Mexican Sunflower
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Drought tolerant • Excellent dried flower • Long-lasting blooms • Heat resistant • No deadheading needed
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Great for borders and cutting gardens.