Sphaeralcea Species, Apricot Mallow, Desert Globemallow, Orange Mallow
Sphaeralceaambigua

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)
Species: ambigua (am-big-yoo-uh)

Synonym:Sphaeralcea ambigua var. aculeata

Synonym:Sphaeralcea ambigua var. keckii

Synonym:Sphaeralcea ambigua subsp. monticola

Synonym:Sphaeralcea macdougalii

Synonym:Sphaeralcea purpurea

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting