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Sphaeralcea ambigua

Globe Mallow

Plant photo of: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreeen perennial with rounded shrublike form grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves are gray green and tiny hairs can irritate eyes and skin. Flowers appear in spring. Usually light orange flower but look for selections that offer a wide range of flower colors. Purchase in bloom to be sure to select desired flower color . May look rangy after flowering, prune back for fresh growth. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.