Plant Features
Attract the butterflies to your garden this year with the Purple Buddy Gomphrena Plant. In the heat of summer, bright purple round globes rise above the medium green foliage. The flowers keep well and are a popular addition to dried arrangements. This dwarf amaranth prefers well drained soil and will even tolerate some drought, making it a perfect addition to your summer garden!
Companion Planting: Lantana
Plant Characteristics
Mature Height: 8-12 inches
Mature Spread: 10-12 inches
Bloom Time: June, July, August, September, October
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Features: Cut Flower, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles: Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Pollinator Garden
Plant Used for: Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Pet Friendly: Yes
Plant Type: Hybrid
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ Hours
Overwinter Zones: 10, 11
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Fertilizer: Twice per week
