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	Floridata: Gomphrena globosa
		The individual flowers within the flowerheads are inconspicuous, but the stiff, papery bracts that form the bulk of the structure are colorful and showy and come in shades of white, pink and purple.
		Gomphrena 'Strawberry Fields' is a hybrid with bright red flowerheads to 2 in (5 cm) long.
		Gomphrena is an old fashioned bedding plant that just isn't used enough these days.
	www.floridata.com /ref/G/gomp_glo.cfm (469 words)

	Gardening - Annuals - Gomphrena globosa (globe amaranth) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Since they are easily grown and transplanted, the seeds can be sown in a small area of the vegetable garden or flower border then transplanted to permanent locations when 2 or 3 inches tall.
		To grow gomphrena for cut flowers or dried arrangements, plant closely together to force longer stems.
		Gomphrenas are used in rock gardens, cutting gardens, annual beds and borders.
	www.gaygardener.com /gardenspot/annuals/annual02.phtml (571 words)

	Plant Guide: Gomphrena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		And it's true that they're not among the formal flowers, but massed in beds, they can be quite impressive.
		Another virtue of the gomphrena is its ability to retain its form and color even after drying, making it a great candidate for dried flower arrangements.
		Once started, gomphrena are easy to grow, and very tolerant of extremes of heat, drought, or humidity.
	www.gardenerspath.com /plantguide/gomphrena.html (107 words)

	Plant Profile for Gomphrena (globe amaranth) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Gomphrena L. See county distributions for the following states by clicking on them below or on the map.
		Gomphrena L. View 20 genera in Amaranthaceae or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
		Gomphrena L. View taxonomic account from Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) for ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number 20802.
	plants.usda.gov /cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=GOMPH (190 words)

	Gomphrena question from newbie - Dried & Pressed Flowers Forum - GardenWeb
		I just purchased some purple Gomphrena at a nursery over the weekend after I saw it for the first time and "fell in love".
		The popular red "Strawberry Fields" gomphrena is actually a hybrid of a native Texas species.
		I've always known Gomphrena as an annual but might possibly be perennial where it never freezes.
	forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/dried/msg0520450516656.html (631 words)

	Thursday's Plant -- Gomphrena (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Gomphrena was one of the plants that thrived under the hot, dry conditions that occurred last summer, especially in the South.
		Plants produce 3/4- to 2-inch globular flowers in various colors including purple, lilac, rose, pink, white, red, carmine and orange.
		Problems you might encounter with gomphrena include leaf spot, rust, damping off and spider mites.
	www.greenbeam.com /features/plant062899.stm (526 words)

	Seeds: Gomphrena: Strawberry Fields (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Native to Texas and Mexico, this plant will grow anywhere, but for those of you who live in areas with hot, humid summers, you must try Gomphrena!
		Strawberry fields is taller than many Gomphrenas - between 2' and 3' tall.
		The clover-like, vivid red flowers will brighten up your garden and your cut flower arrangements.
	www.gardenguides.com /seedcatalog/flowers/gomphrena.htm (114 words)

	Kieft Seeds Holland ®
		Used both in fresh and dried bouquets and arrangements.
		This QIS series consists of Gomphrena globosa and Gomphrena haageana (see description below).
		Gomphrena QIS Carmine has been awarded a Fleuroselect Quality Mark for its unusual glowing colour, dark leaves and showy long stems and heat resistance.
	www.kieftseeds.com /advice/g/3290qis.htm (310 words)

	Gomphrena Globsa at New England Seed Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		• Gomphrena Globsa Mixed Globe Amaranth 1/16 oz.
		• Gomphrena Globsa Mixed Globe Amaranth 1 oz.
		• Gomphrena Globsa Mixed Globe Amaranth 4 oz.
	www.neseed.com /store/gomphrenaglobsa.html (172 words)

	Globe Amaranth - Gomphrena
		Globe Amaranth or Gomphrena may have white, red, purple, carmine and different shades of pink round, papery clover-like flowers.
		Hang Gomphrena upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place.
		Globe Amaranth tolerates (and enjoys) drought and heat.
	www.driedflowersdirect.com /dried-flowers/gomphrena.htm (56 words)

	NatureServe Explorer Species Index: Genus Gomphrena
		FL, GA, HI, LA, MD, TX, VA Gomphrena sonorae
		The species is present in the nation or subnation due to direct or indirect human intervention.
		Your comments will be very valuable in improving the overall quality of our databases for the benefit of all users.
	www.natureserve.org /explorer/speciesIndex/Genus_Gomphrena_110436_1.htm (818 words)

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