| Description | Globe Amaranth Wood Creek series (Gomphrena) A series of Globe Amaranth with a large color pallet and one of the best for cut and dried flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (gom-FREE-na)(glo-BO-sa). |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, in the ground tolerates dry conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average to moist |
| Flowers | globose inflorescence made up of dozens of smaller tubular flowers, papery crisp and are easily dried, Colors: orange, white, lilac, purple, pastels, pink, red, rose, etc |
| Dimensions | 18-20 inches |
| Propagation | start seeds indoors or directly in the garden (in situ), soaking seeds over night will improve germination, if possible buy cleaned seeds since raw seeds will be in a lint-like mass |
| Native Site | Native to Central America |
| Misc Facts | The genus name "Gomphrena" is derived from the Latin word "gromphaena" meaning a type of Amaranth. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, #51-Armitages Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials, #76-Annuals for Every Purpose |
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