Rio Grande Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena haageana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 3"–6" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies
Rio Grande Globe Amaranth is a compact native perennial that produces bright papery globe-shaped flowers from summer through late fall. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a neat, low-growing habit and provides months of continuous color with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Rio Grande Globe Amaranth is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long-lasting blooms attract butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout the extended flowering season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Rio Grande Globe Amaranth need?
- Rio Grande Globe Amaranth grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Rio Grande Globe Amaranth bloom?
- Rio Grande Globe Amaranth blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Rio Grande Globe Amaranth native?
- Rio Grande Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena haageana) is native to NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Rio Grande Globe Amaranth attract?
- Rio Grande Globe Amaranth draws butterflies.
- Is Rio Grande Globe Amaranth HOA-friendly?
- Rio Grande Globe Amaranth is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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