Difference between revisions of "Gomphrena haageana"

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Describe the plant here...
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'''''Gomphrena haageana''''' is a herbaceous perennial that acts as an annual in temperate climates. The most common cultivar is known as '''''Strawberry Fields globe amaranth'''''. It has a red flower reminiscent of a strawberry.  It can grow up to 18 inches in height. 
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It is a native of [[Texas]] and [[Mexico]].
  
 
==Cultivation==
 
==Cultivation==

Latest revision as of 13:10, 31 July 2010


Strawberry Fields Globe Amaranth


Plant Characteristics
Habit   herbaceous

Height: 27 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 27.
Width: 20 in"in" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20.
Lifespan: perennial, annual
Bloom: early summer, mid summer, late summer
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Features: flowers, ground cover
USDA Zones: 7 to 11
Flower features: red, pink
Scientific Names

Amaranthaceae >

Gomphrena >

haageana >


Gomphrena haageana is a herbaceous perennial that acts as an annual in temperate climates. The most common cultivar is known as Strawberry Fields globe amaranth. It has a red flower reminiscent of a strawberry. It can grow up to 18 inches in height.

It is a native of Texas and Mexico.

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