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Gomphrena nealleyi
Gomphrena nealleyi J.M. Coult. & Fisher
Nealley's Globe Amaranth
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GONE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Nealley's Globe Amaranth is a multi-branched flowering perennial, with leaf-like petals forming a tight showy globe. Flowers range in colors of purple, pink, orange, and white. A favorite for dried flower arrangements as flowers will hold their color well after cutting.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Orange , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Benefit
Use Medicinal: medicinal uses of flower in tea. High vitamin,mineral, and antioxidants. All parts edible.Fragrant Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gomphrena nealleyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gomphrena nealleyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gomphrena nealleyi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-09-16Research By: SET, LJU