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Malvaceae
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia
Also known as Malvastrum grossulariifolium, Sida grossulariifolia, Sphaeralcea pedata, Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia subsp. pedata
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Globemallow · Sphaeralcea · Xeriscape · Native · Desert Plant · Southwest · Orange Flowers · Drought Adapted · Pollinator · Low Water
Gooseberry-leaf globemallow is a tough, adaptable native perennial suited to dry western landscapes and xeriscaping projects. Plant in well-drained, sandy or rocky soil in a sunny to partly shaded spot and water sparingly once established. Its vibrant orange cup-shaped flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout summer with very little intervention needed.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately; allow soil to dry between waterings as this plant tolerates dry spells once established · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5–7
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 4 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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