Botanical Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
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Common Name: Desert Globemallow  
Plant photo of: Sphaeralcea ambigua
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Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

 

Flower Color

Orange, Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

A Mojave Desert native, this perennial has a relaxed sprawling form. It usually has light orange flowers but can be white, pink or red. It starts to look rangy after flowering, so cut to 6 inches above ground for a fresh start. Leaves are small, grayish green and 3 lobed. This is the most drought tolerant of Sphaeralceas and the largest, with up to 100 stems from a single root. Makes a lovely cut flower, though some folks have allergic reaction to the leaves.