Sphaeralcea ambigua (Globemallow)
Botanical Information
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Sphaeralcea |
Species | ambigua |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 90 cm |
Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Propagate from seed. |
Cultivation | Drought tolerant and requires full sun. |
Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Habitat | Dry and rocky slopes of southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico. |
Leaf Description | Green fuzzy leaves. |
Flower Description | Orange flowers. |
Fruit Description | Brown in colour and contains many seeds. |