Perennials
Globe Mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
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Tip: be sure to look for selections that offer a wide range of flower colors. Purchase this plant in bloom to select desired flower color.
The Basics
Type: PerennialsSun: Full SunHardiness: 5°FWater: Very LowNative To: Sonoran DesertGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 3'Mature Width: 3'Mature Form: Rounded shrubFoliage
EvergreenColor: Gray-greenTexture: CoarseWildlife
Flowers
Flower Color: Orange, White, Pink, PurpleSeason: SpringComments
Litter: LowThorns: NoneAllergenicIrritation: May irritate eyes and skin![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F1568307656a19d4290ef00.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward
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Photo By: Carol Ward