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Sphaeralcea ambigua

Globe Mallow

A small medium sized perennial shrub with numerous large, apricot-orange flowers in wand-like clusters on tall, weak stems. Broad gray leaves make the bright orange flowers even more vibrant. A desert native, it is very drought tolerant, but performs best when offered regular water in summer heat.

  • Native perennial
  • Blooms in spring early summer
  • Relaxed sprawling habit