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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Central America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
About Gomphrena
Gomphrena globosa
1"-1 ½" rounded clusters of bracts in a vibrant lavender. The actual flowers are yellow or white tucked between bracts and very tiny, visible only close up.
Planting Gomphrena
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 7-14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Special Care | Deadhead (cut spent blooms) for continuous flowering. To dry flowers, hang in a dark place or inside a paper bag for about 3 weeks until stiff. Be gentle with dried flowers as they are fragile and can shatter. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when flowers are about half open. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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4 reviews
- MelanieVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/26WOW
Almost 100% germination 4 days after planting!!! Can't wait to see these grow
BIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Melanie,
WOW is right! We're absolutely thrilled to hear your Lavender Lady Gomphrena Seeds had such amazing germination - almost 100% in just 4 days is incredible! You're going to be blown away by these gorgeous globe-shaped blooms in that beautiful lavender color. They're going to add such stunning texture and long-lasting color to your garden all season long! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Beth M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/12/255 Stars
Love the ease of ordering, beautiful packaging, and beautiful products.
- Pam B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/23/245 Stars
Great experience and fast!
- RICHELLE H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/5/245 Stars
Purchased for the 2025 garden.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate