Malvaceae
Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea
Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea var. rosacea
Also known as Sphaeralcea purpurea, Sphaeralcea rosacea, Sphaeralcea ambigua subsp. rosacea
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Desert Mallow · Native · Southwest · Pink Flowers · Xeriscape · Drought Tolerant · Pollinator · Wildflower · Perennial · Malvaceae
The rosy desert mallow is a tough, low-maintenance perennial native to the Sonoran Desert region that produces beautiful rose-pink flowers with minimal care. Provide well-draining soil and full sun for best flowering, and water infrequently to mimic its natural arid habitat. This plant is an excellent choice for water-wise gardens and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep water until soil is moist, then allow to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days once established
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8.5
- Temperature
- -5°F to 105°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 6b-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Sources: trefle, usda
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