1 named cultivar

‘Strawberry Fields’Strawberry Fields Globe Amaranth

perennialN. America Native

Globe Amaranth

The Story

Plant Bio

Gomphrena haageana is a tender perennial globe amaranth native to Mexico, New Mexico and Texas, growing two to two and a half feet high and one to one and a half across. Narrow greyish leaves clothe wiry upright stems, and the display comes from bright orange papery bracts surrounding tiny insignificant yellow flowers, produced from June until frost.

It is taller and brighter than the common annual globe amaranth, and the papery bracts hold their colour completely when dried, which makes it one of the better everlastings for cutting. It also flowers unbroken from June to frost in heat and drought that stops most bedding plants, needing neither deadheading nor irrigation.

Uses & Benefits:

Vivid orange papery bracts on wiry stems, unbroken from June until the first frost.

One of the best everlastings for drying, holding colour indefinitely once hung and dried.

A southwestern North American native and a dependable butterfly nectar plant through the hottest months.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

24 inches

Width

12 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Low to medium

Humidity

Low

Lifespan

Perennial, usually grown as an annual

Native To

Mexico, New Mexico and Texas

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Planting

How to Grow

Sow indoors in early spring or plant out after the last frost.
Choose full sun and average, free-draining soil.
Space plants about a foot apart.
Water young plants; established ones tolerate drought.
Cut stems for drying just as the bracts colour fully.
Hang cut stems upside down in a dry, airy place.

Pro Tip

Cut for drying as the bracts reach full colour rather than later; over-mature heads shatter once dry.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Give it full sun and free drainage ☀️
Cut stems for drying at peak colour ✂️
Let established plants dry between waterings 🌵
Use it in cutting and butterfly beds 🦋

Don't

Plant it out before the last frost ❌
Overwater established plants ❌
Bother deadheading it ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cut
Sow

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Cutting garden for fresh and dried flowersAnnual bed, border and rock gardenContainer planting and edging

Companion Plants

Zinnia SalviaBlanket Flower Cosmos Lantana

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Globe Amaranth questions

What zones can Globe Amaranth grow in?

Globe Amaranth is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Globe Amaranth deer resistant?

Yes — Globe Amaranth is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Globe Amaranth bloom?

Globe Amaranth typically blooms in early summer until frost through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Globe Amaranth need full sun?

Globe Amaranth does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Globe Amaranth drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Globe Amaranth handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.