Sphaeralcea ambigua, desert globemallow
Desert Globemallow or Apricot Mallow
A fast growing California Native perennial is easy to grow and can grow up to five feet high and four feet wide. It has bowl shaped apricot flowers that bloom in the spring with fuzzy leaves. Prune back after blooms to prevent woody look. Mallows spread by underground runners and form colonies.
| Family Name | Malvaceae |
| Species Name | Sphaeralcea ambigua |
| Common Name | Desert Globemallow |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Perennial shrub |
| Height x Width | 4' x 5' |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Water Requirement | Very low |
| Flower Color | Shades of orange, coral, pink |
| Flowering Months | Spring to summer (March to June) |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 15F |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Local Plant | No |
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Desert Globemallow or Apricot Mallow
A fast growing California Native perennial is easy to grow and can grow up to five feet high and four feet wide. It has bowl shaped apricot flowers that bloom in the spring with fuzzy leaves. Prune back after blooms to prevent woody look. Mallows spread by underground runners and form colonies.
| Family Name | Malvaceae |
| Species Name | Sphaeralcea ambigua |
| Common Name | Desert Globemallow |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Perennial shrub |
| Height x Width | 4' x 5' |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Water Requirement | Very low |
| Flower Color | Shades of orange, coral, pink |
| Flowering Months | Spring to summer (March to June) |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cold Hardy to | 15F |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Local Plant | No |