Globe Amaranth

Botanical Name: Gomphrena
Cultivation: Full sun in well drained soil
Colors: Magenta, Red, Purple, Pink, White
Harvest: When flowers are in full bloom
Drying: Hang them upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place

The most common and popular variety of globe amaranth is Gomphrena globosa and Gnome purple. The flowers are papery, rather clover like. They can be easily dried for floral arrangements. Hang them with their heads down in a dry shaded area or air dry them. Leaves are spear shaped.

Uses
Dried globe amaranthus are excellent accent for dried floral arrangements. They add a beauty to any dried arrangement with their excellent natural colors. They are used for dried floral crafts and for colorful addition to potpourris. Hats decked with dried flowers add splashes of spring and summer color to their wearer. They make popular gifts, both for wearing and for adorning walls. They are great for sachets, dream pillows, perfumes and tussie mussies.