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Plant Profile: Gomphrena globosa
This annual is an excellent choice for adding vibrant color during the summer months. It flourishes in direct sunlight, is resistant to drought, and is simple to cultivate. At the end of the summer, the flowers can be dried and utilized in arrangements, as they maintain their appealing hue.
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower
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Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks'
Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks' is a striking variety of amaranth known for its extended flowering period and remarkable resilience to both drought and heat. Standing at about 4 feet tall, it surpasses many of its counterparts in height, making it an excellent choice for the back of garden beds. This low-maintenance annual produces abundant clusters of vibrant flowers from early summer until the first frost. The blooms, a vivid hot pink with bright yellow tips, evoke the look of a fireworks display and are perched on long stems.
Due to its minimal care requirements and strong resistance to pests and diseases, this plant is an ideal addition to beds, borders, containers, cutting gardens, and rock gardens. Once established, it can withstand dry conditions but thrives best in consistently moist soil, provided it is not overwatered. It adapts well to various soil types.
There is no need for deadheading, and in warmer regions, it can be cultivated as a perennial. The flowers are perfect for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.
In terms of pests and diseases, Gomphrena globosa is generally free from significant issues.
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Bachelor's Buttons Fireworks, Globe Amaranth 'Fireworks', Gomphrena 'Fireworks'
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Pedicularis canadensis (Canadian Lousewort, Lousewort, Wood Betony)
Wood Betony is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the broomrape family, indigenous to southeastern Canada, the southeastern United States, and eastern Mexico. In North Carolina, it can be fo
Canadian Lousewort, Lousewort, Wood Betony
Pedicularis \ canadensis \
Pelargonium (Geranium, Scented Geranium)
Applications for these flowers encompass potpourris, sachets, teas, jellies, desserts, herbal butter, and vinegar. Their flavor closely resembles the aroma of the leaves.
**Hardiness:** Tende
Geranium, Scented Geranium
Pelargonium \ \ Geraniaceae
Pelargonium peltatum (Ivy Geranium)
Typically cultivated in hanging baskets, this plant features long, cascading stems and palmate leaves that frequently display circular patterns. It is a tender perennial often treated as an annual.
Ivy Geranium
Pelargonium \ peltatum \ Geraniaceae
Pelargonium x hybridum (Geranium)
Geraniums are short-lived perennials that typically reach a height of up to 2 feet and grow in tufted clusters. Their leaves can be either simple or divided, showcasing a variety of colors. This pl
Geranium
Pelargonium \ \ Geraniaceae
Pellaea falcata (Sickle Fern)
Thrives in partial to full shade with a preference for moist soil and is resilient to drought conditions.
Exhibits an upright fishbone growth pattern, showcasing a range of forms from large,
Sickle Fern
Pellaea \ falcata \ Pteridaceae
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