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Amaranthaceae
Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
Immortality, undying love, fidelity.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus
- Gomphrena
- Native to
- Central and South America
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- annual
- Height
- 30–60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, well-drained
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought tolerant
- Hardiness
- 2–11 (annual)
- Lifespan
- Annual
Did you know
- Globe amaranth flowers are 'everlastings' — the papery bracts retain their color and shape for years after drying, making them beloved for dried arrangements.
- In Hawaii, globe amaranth is woven into colorful long-lasting leis that can be kept for months as keepsakes.
- In Nepalese culture, the flower is used to make garlands called 'makhamali' for the Tihar festival, where they symbolize the bond between siblings.
- Globe amaranth flowers have been used in traditional medicine across many cultures as a tea for respiratory issues.
- Despite the round 'flower' shape, what looks like petals are actually colorful papery bracts — the true flowers are tiny and tucked inside.