Sphaeralcea, Desert Mallow, Globe Mallow 'Papago Pink'

Sphaeralceaambigua

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)
Species
ambigua (am-big-yoo-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Valley, Arizona

Elk Grove, California

Portland, Oregon

Dallas, Texas

Dripping Springs, Texas

Lockhart, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Waco, Texas

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Dripping Springs, TX | September 2009 | positive

I love these plants. They take everything that Central Texas can throw at it as long as you put it in a perfect drainage and sun. Sun, h...Read More

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