FlowerGomphrena
Lavender Lady Gomphrena
Globe Amaranth
Lavender Lady Gomphrena is a beloved heirloom everlasting flower that brings a soft, dreamy lavender hue to gardens and arrangements from early summer through frost. Growing to just under 2 feet tall with a compact, bushy habit, this care-free annual thrives in full sun and tolerates heat and drought with remarkable resilience. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds calls it their favorite everlasting, and it's easy to see why, the long-season blooming and floriferous character make it equally at home in a cutting garden, landscape border, or woven into a fresh flower crown.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
10-11
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained Loam; Average To Moderately Fertile
Preferred Temp65-85°F
Growth Stats
28 in
Height
12 in
Width
PeriodAnnual
TypeBush
Spacing
12-18 inches apart
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
10-11
Size
28in H x 12in W
Growth
Annual
Care
Moderate
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Highlights
This is the ultimate low-maintenance plant for gardeners who want reliable, extended color without fussing. The lavender blooms emerge continuously throughout the season, and unlike many tender annuals, Lavender Lady actually thrives when temperatures climb and water becomes scarce. Its compact stature, reaching 24 to 28 inches tall, means it never overwhelms a space, while the prolific flowering ensures there's always something to harvest. The fact that the blooms dry beautifully on the stem gives you an extra season of enjoyment, whether you leave them in the garden as late-season ornaments or bring them inside.
Common Uses
Lavender Lady excels as a cut flower for fresh arrangements and is particularly prized for dried flower work, since the blooms hold their color and form beautifully as they dry. The floriferous nature makes it ideal for landscape color, massed plantings, and garden design where you want sustained lavender tones throughout the growing season. It also has a charming place in the craft world, used for creating flower crowns and other ornamental designs.
Growing Timeline
First Bloom
Early Summer
First Harvest
Mid-summer
Last Harvest
Early Fall
Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date at a soil temperature of 70 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch and expect germination in 5 to 14 days. Indoor starting is recommended to give plants a head start, allowing for stronger transplants that will fill out quickly once moved outside.
Transplant Outdoors
Transplant seedlings outdoors 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, once soil has warmed and frost danger has completely passed. Space plants 6 to 10 inches apart, depending on your desired density and air circulation preferences. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting to prevent transplant shock.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds outdoors 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, sowing at a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch directly into garden soil.
Pruning
Pinch back young plants when they reach 4 to 6 inches tall to encourage branching and a denser, more floriferous form. This single action will result in fuller plants with more blooms. Once flowering begins, deadheading spent blooms will encourage continuous flowering throughout the season, though this is optional if you're planning to enjoy the dried flowers in place.
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Ecology & Traits
Soil pH Range
6 – 7
Scientific Classification
Gomphrena globosa L.
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Duration
Annual
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (I)HI (I)PR (I)VI (I)