Fresh Edible Flowers - Gomphrena, Lavender
Bold, colorful, and wonderfully whimsical, our Fresh Gomphrena Edible Flowers add instant texture and dimension to cakes, cocktails, grazing boards, and other culinary creations.
Sometimes called globe amaranth, Gomphrena produces distinctive globe-shaped blooms in vibrant shades of pink, purple, red, and white. Unlike delicate, flat edible flowers, Gomphrena has a sculptural, three-dimensional shape that makes it especially beautiful for adding height, texture, and pops of color to your designs.
Grown and hand-harvested on our USDA Certified Organic farm in Pennsylvania, our Gomphrena is grown specifically for culinary use.
How to Use Fresh Gomphrena
Gomphrena is edible, but the flower heads have a naturally firm, fibrous texture. For that reason, we recommend using the blooms primarily as an edible decorative garnish rather than eating the entire flower whole.
Use whole flower heads to decorate cakes and desserts, float them in cocktails or mocktails, or scatter them across grazing and charcuterie boards. For a softer touch, pull the tiny individual florets from the flower head and sprinkle them over desserts, drinks, salads, or other dishes.
The sturdy blooms are also wonderful for creating floral clusters on cakes. Pair them with smaller flowers, herbs, or greenery to create everything from simple botanical accents to abundant wildflower-inspired designs.
Perfect for:
- Cakes, cupcakes & desserts
- Cocktails & mocktails
- Grazing and charcuterie boards
- Wedding & shower cakes
- Floral ice cubes and drink garnishes
- Wildflower-inspired decorating
- Adding height, texture & bold color to edible flower arrangements
Flavor & Texture: Gomphrena has a very mild flavor and a firm, somewhat fibrous texture. We recommend enjoying it primarily as a beautiful edible garnish or using the individual florets rather than eating the whole flower head.
Farm Grown & USDA Certified Organic
Our Gomphrena flowers are grown, hand-harvested, and packed on our Pennsylvania organic farm.
Please Note: Fresh edible flowers are a naturally grown product, so individual blooms will vary somewhat in size, shape, and color.
For best quality, refrigerate immediately upon arrival and use within a few days.