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Genus Gomphrena

Gomphrena Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' Photo/Illustration: Jennnifer Benner
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In the genus Gomphrena are 90 species of branched, hairy annuals and perennials from Australia, Central America, and South America. Opposite leaves are lance-shaped or ovate. These plants are grown primarily for spikes of flowerheads that are often very brightly colored and clover-like. Many attract butterflies. Grow as bedding, in a border, or in containers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Spikes of flowers that resemble clover. Flowers are good for cutting and drying.
 Care: Grow in full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed at 59-64°F in early spring.
 Problems: Generally trouble free, but gray mold and fungal leaf spots can sometimes affect plants.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Gomphrena

Gomphrena globosa 'Purple' Gomphrena globosa 'Purple'
(Globe amaranth) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

A bushy, hairy-leaved annual, globe amaranth bears round purple flower bracts on thick stems in summer and early fall. This plant is useful as summer bedding or in a border or cutting garden. It is fairly drought tolerant and very heat tolerant. It grows to about 2 feet tall.
Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields'
(Gomphrena) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

An upright, bushy annual with flowers (actually bracts) that resemble bright red strawberries with tiny yellow "seeds." Flowers are produced from summer to early fall and are great for cutting and drying. Leaves are hairy. Gomphrena is fairly drought tolerant and very heat tolerant. Use as bedding, in a border, or in a cut flower garden.