| Description | Globe Amaranth QIS series (Gomphrena) This mix s is an ideal selection for either landscaping or bouquets. |
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| Pronunciation | (gom-FREE-na) |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Sunlight | sun |
| Moisture | average to moist, in the ground tolerates dry conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | heat resistant |
| Flowers | globose inflorescence made up of dozens of smaller tubular flowers, papery crisp and are easily dried, wide range of colors plus orange |
| Dimensions | 24-30 inches |
| Maintenance | deadheading |
| Propagation | start seeds indoors or directly in the garden (in situ), soaking seeds over night will improve germination, if possible buy cleaned seeds since raw seeds will be in a lint-like mass |
| Native Site | Native to Central America. |
| Cultivar Origin | The QIS series is a blend of five globosa and three haageana types. Introduced by Kieft Seeds Holland. QIS Carmine, was selected as the first 1999 Dried Flower of the Year by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. QIS stands for Quality in Seeds. |
| Misc Facts | The genus name "Gomphrena" is derived from the Latin word "gromphaena" meaning a type of Amaranth. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants, #51-Armitages Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials, #76-Annuals for Every Purpose |
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