Gomphrena Flower Zone. Although drought tolerant once established Gomphrenas grow best with. 2 Planting month for zone 7.
Available Space To Plant. This plant will grow well in dry conditions but it is wise to water when plants are young and in drought conditions after they are established. Although perennial in USDA zones 9-11 it must be treated as an annual north of Zone 9.
As the name suggests the gomphrena produces globe-shaped blossoms with papery bracts in dainty shades of lavender purple pink red magenta blue orange and white.
Available Space To Plant. 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b. New bracts and flowers are developed at the tip as old ones fall away allowing it to last quite a long time on the plant. 6- to 12-inch spread.