Fireworks Gomphrena September 16, 2017

This gomphrena gets big and shoots out all over the place, although that is not the reason it is called "Fireworks" gomphrena.  Below, this is one plant, and it is about four feet by four feet wide and tall.  It's name comes from the little golden tips on each floret.  As with all thistle-type flowers, butterflies love them.  This plant gives off a smell that reminds me of hamburgers cooking - just a random personal observation.  At the end of the season let the flowers dry on the plant (they will still retain their color like all "everlastings").  Collect all the flower heads and put them in a sack.  Sow them in the spring and you will have lots of little plants.