species 10,408 observations

Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena globosa

Field notes

Supports All

55 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dusky Herpetogramma Moth, Southern Beet Webworm Moth 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Huron Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth 53

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat
Habit: Dense Erect Rounded
Plant type: Annual

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.