Apricot globe-mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Apricot globe-mallow is a tough, drought-adapted native shrub producing stunning apricot-orange blooms across the warm season. Plant it in full sun and well-draining, sandy or rocky soil — it thrives on neglect and is highly xeriscape-friendly. Once established, it requires very little supplemental water and rewards you with long-lasting color and pollinator activity.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 48″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
orange
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Less Frequently Once Established • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Fully Between Waterings
Soil pH
7.5 – 8.5
Temperature
-20° – 110°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 19, 2018 by jose (cc-by-sa)
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