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  • "Apricot globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua); Hidden Valley" by Joshua Tree National Park is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.
  • "Sphaeralcea ambigua 11" by Stan Shebs is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • "Desert Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)" by Joshua Tree National Park is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0.

Desert Globemallow

$17.00
$17.00

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Bring apricot magic to your garden! Desert Mallow (Apricot Mallow) produces gorgeous apricot-orange flowers almost year-round in mild climates. The cheerful blooms are beloved by hummingbirds and bees. The silvery-green foliage creates wonderful texture, and the plant thrives in heat and drought. Perfect for hot, dry slopes or water-wise gardens. Non-stop color with minimal care - pure desert beauty!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 2 - 4 ft
Mature Height: 3 - 5 ft
Form:

  • Upright
  • Rounded

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast

Sunlight:

  • Full sun

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Very Low
  • Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x / month once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Bees
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Containers

Flower Color:

  • Red
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Lavender

Flowering Season:

  • Spring
  • Winter

Fragrance: