Rio Grande Globe Amaranth

Gomphrena haageana

Family- Amaranth

Light Requirements- Sun 

Wildlife Benefit- Birds, Butterflies 

Bloom Time- Jun-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 1’- 2’

Width- .5’ 

Native Habitat- Grassland

Additional Information- These bright red globe shaped flowers are very drought and heat tolerant. Makes a great cut flower. Prune if it gets leggy, this will help to fill out and also encourage more blooms.

Biodegradable Pots

This plant is potted in a biodegradable pot. Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)