How to Grow and Care for Globe amaranths

Common globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an edible flowering plant native to Central America. Other common names for common globe amaranth are the makhmali and vadamalli. Common globe amaranth is commonly cultivated in landscaping for its bright colors, and is used in leis in Hawaii. Common globe amaranth attracts insects, including butterflies and bees.

Arrasa con todo (Gomphrena serrata) is a low-growing, mound-forming plant native to Central America and the southern states of the USA. It flowers all year round and grows in open sandy areas, on roadsides, in dry, disturbed sites, in lawns, and in open woods and can be considered a weed.

Gomphrena haageana is a perennial herb with a tuberous root, erect, about 20 to 70 cm, simple to much-branched; stem and branches subround, striped, moderately or thinly appressed-hairy. It has red strawberry-like flower heads.

Globe amaranth is a vibrant, sun-loving plant characterized by its rounded clusters of bright flowers that mimic clover-like shapes. Thriving in warm, well-drained soils, globe amaranth's foliage is slender, creating a striking contrast with its vivid, long-lasting blooms that often attract butterflies. Its resilience in dry conditions and minimal maintenance requirements make it a favorite for adding bold color to gardens or as a cut flower.

Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre' is a cultivated plant from the amaranth family bred for its showy red blooms. The small, round, red flowers have golden specks, giving them the appearance of ripe strawberries. The blooms also give the plant its name, rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'. Gardeners use the plant for dried and fresh flowers.