Sphaeralcea ambigua (Globemallow)


Botanical Information

FamilyMalvaceae
GenusSphaeralcea
Speciesambigua
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouthwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone8b - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height90 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate from seed.
CultivationDrought tolerant and requires full sun.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatDry and rocky slopes of southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico.
Leaf DescriptionGreen fuzzy leaves.
Flower DescriptionOrange flowers.
Fruit DescriptionBrown in colour and contains many seeds.

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