The ball-shaped flowerheads of these long bloomers resemble small strawberries--the red blooms feature tiny yellow flecks, just like seeds on a strawberry. Virtually maintenance-free, they are heat and drought tolerant, flowering from summer through to fall. Growing to 80cm (30"), the plants have a branching habit but upright stems, making them excellent as cut flowers, both in fresh and dried arrangements. Gomphrena is also used medicinally and makes a subtly sweet tea. AGM Award of Garden Merit RHS
Annual.
Details
Botanical Name
Gomphrena globosa 'Strawberry Fair'
Common Name
Strawberry Fair Gomphrena
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
30 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Strawberry Red with Yellow Flecks
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Flower
Edible Harvest Period
Summer to Fall
Edible Use
- Tea
Fruit Colour
- Strawberry Red with Yellow Flecks
Growing
Flowering Period
Summer to Fall
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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