Sphaeralcea ambigua |
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Globe Mallow |
Native perennial with relaxed sprawling form. Usually light orange flower but can be white, pink to purple. Starts to look rangy after flowering, cut to 6" for a fresh start. Small, greyish-green,3 lobed leaves. Extremely drought tolerant. Best in full sun, tolerates reflected heat. The most drought tolerant of sphaeralceas and largest. Sometimes can be a 100 stems from a single root to 2'. 3500' and lower elevation can bloom all year. Some have allergic reaction to leaves. Soil tolerant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.