Gomphrena 'Pinata' throws up stiff, branching stems topped with clustered flower heads in shades of red, orange, and yellow — warm tones that hold their colour even as they dry. This one keeps flowering straight through Alabama heat without complaint, and the blooms last weeks in a vase or dried arrangement.

Plant in a sunny spot with decent soil; once established, it shrugs off drought. Great filler for late-season bouquets or left standing in the garden as the season winds down.