100 SEEDS Desert Globemallow

Native to the American southwest and Mexico, this shrub bears beautiful blossoms that vary in color from pink to orange. This tough little perennial grows well in poor soil and can handle the intense heat and drought of the desert southwest, making it an ideal plant for xeriscaping.
This tough little shrub grows throughout the deserts of the American southwest and in Mexico. The tiny hairs on its leaves conserve moisture and reflect sunlight, as well as giving the foliage a characteristic grayish color. Desert creatures such as chuckwallas, bighorn sheep, and rabbits feed on the leaves of this plant. The genus name "Sphaeralcea" comes from the Latin words for "globe" and "mallow," references to the shape of the blossoms and to the plant family.

Latin Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas

Seeds per Ounce: 31,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Orange

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall