Sphaeralcea ambigua |
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Globe Mallow |
Description
This hardy perennial has a relaxed sprawling form that tolerates desert heat and drought. Small, cup-shaped, orange, pink or lavender flowers appear in spring. Foliage is gray green, lobed, tiny and covered with irritating hairs. Prune after flowering to keep the plant from getting rangy. Supplemental watering will increase flowering. Wear gloves when pruning.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Orange, Pink
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
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.