Annual (G)
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GILIA capitata Blue Thimble, Queen Anne's Thimbles, Globe Gilia Annual: Robust native to much of CA. Drought tolerant. Tall, slender heavy bloomer. Self-sows. Produces scented, 1-2" lav.-blue flwrs held in spherical clusters spring-summer. The flowers look a bit like a pincushion. Perfect for roadside plantings, flower gardens, meadows, or containers. Bee & butterfly friendly. Size 1-2' x 1'. Tolerates almost any soil & some shade but does best in full sun. Low to moderate water. USDA Z3. |
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GOMPHRENA haageana 'QIS Orange' Globe Amaranth, Rio Grande Globe Amaranth Perennial: Grown as an annual. Tolerates periods of heat & drought. The QIS (Quality in Seed) series is the best choice for cut flower production for stem quality, length, and uniformity. Has 1.5 inch globe-shaped blooms that make great cut & dried flowers. Good border & container plant. Attracts butterflies & bees. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: orange with yellow tips. Height: 18-28 inches. Width: 8-10 inches. Exposure sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z10. |
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GOMPHRENA hybrida Pinball 'Purple' (syn. G. globosa Pinball 'Purple') Bachelor's Button, Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower Annual: The Pinball series has a strong mounding habit with vibrant colors. It has a strong landscape performance with great heat & drought tolerance. The pretty globe-shaped blooms on upright stems flower continuously through the bloom season & are deer resistant. Good for borders, cutting gardens, beds & containers. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: vibrant purple. Ht: 12-20 in. Width: 14 in. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z10-11. |