Gomphrena Cut Flower Production in Utah

Authors

• Kellie Webb
• Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Cheyenne Reid
• Victoria Xiong, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Benjamin Scow, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Amanda Pratt
• Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State UniversityFollow
• Nick Volesky

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

4-9-2026

First Page

1

Last Page

8

Abstract

Gomphrena, also known as globe amaranth, is a full-sun annual with clover-like, papery blooms. Plants thrive in the heat and prefer drier soils once established, making this crop a water-wise choice for Utah cut flower production. Blooms range from soft to fluorescent pink, white, orange, lilac, and red. Gomphrena is especially useful in detailed design work, such as boutonnieres and corsages, as the blooms do well out of water. Gomphrena is also an exceptional flower for drying. The versatility of selling gomphrena as both a fresh and dried cut flower increases its value for Utah growers. Grown primarily for field production, gomphrena is a hardworking and consistent filler that thrives in the warm temperatures of the U.S. Intermountain West.

Recommended Citation

Webb, K., Stock, M., Reid, C., Xiong, V., Scow, B., Pratt, A., Nischwitz, C., & Volesky, N. (2026). Gomphrena cut flower production in Utah [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.