Globe Amaranth Seeds - Edible Annual Flower
Gomphrena globosa
The dried flowers are also available in the shop, when stock is plentiful.
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 18-24"
Max Width: 18"
USDA Zone: 3-11
Light: Full Sun
Harvest: 85-100 days
Globe Amaranth Seeds - Gomphrena globosa
About This Species
- Common Names = Globe Amaranth / Makhmali / Globe Flower / Vadamalli.
- Low Maintenance - heat tolerant, frost hardy and drought resistant.
- Bright purple-magenta flower heads attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees.
- Flower heads grow in a clover-like fashion, hence the "Globe" reference in its name.
- Popular in dried floral arrangements and bouquets.
- Flowers are edible and commonly used in herbal tea.
- Used in home remedies by many cultures for respiratory conditions, digestion, and healthy kidney function.
- Plant possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
Growing Tips
1. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in small pots or flats with moistened seed-starting mix. Cover with soil (light inhibits germination). Spritz with water to settle seeds into soil.
2. Place in warm indirect sunlight and keep soil moist. Germination will occur in 14-21 days.
3. Resize into bigger pots as needed. Transplant 4” tall seedlings 12” apart after last frost.Additional Info
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Our plants are all grown & harvested 100% organically-- free of any synthetic fertilizers, chemical pesticides or GMOs.
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