Description

Bring lasting beauty and pollinator appeal to your garden with “Lavender Lady” Gomphrena. This stunning plant features papery lavender blooms that are not only heat and drought-tolerant once established but also make striking additions to floral arrangements. The vibrant 1″-1 ½” rounded clusters of bracts surround tiny yellow or white flowers, creating a captivating effect that lasts well beyond the growing season. Perfect for both fresh and dried bouquets, “Lavender Lady” blooms from summer to frost, and its color remains intact when dried, allowing you to enjoy its charm indoors year-round.

Family: Amaranthaceae
Native: Central America
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24″-28″ tall, 8″-12″ wide
Variety Info: 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.

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7-14 days
Seed Depth: 1/4″
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning when flowers are about half open.

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.