Globe Mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Tip: be sure to look for selections that offer a wide range of flower colors. Purchase this plant in bloom to select desired flower color.
THE BASICS
Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 5°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Sonoran Desert
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 3 feet
Mature Width: 3 feet
Mature Form: Rounded shrub
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Gray-green
Texture: Coarse
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Orange, white, pink, or lavender
Season: spring
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: Yes
Irritation: May irritate eyes and skin
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Carol Ward, Carol Ward, Carol Ward, Carol Ward