Plant Profile: Desert Globemallow : The Arizona Native Plant
Jan 17, 2021 · Most likely the correct guess is Sphaeralcea ambigua, more commonly known as desert globemallow or apricot mallow. The genus Sphaeralcea (globemallows) contains about 50 plants primarily in North America, and most have flowers in the orange to red range. The most drought tolerant member is the desert globemallow.
Globe Mallow: Native Perennial Plant With a Floral Surprise
Jul 28, 2022 · Red globe mallow growing in my garden. Globe Mallow is one of my favorite native shrubs. It brings a cottage garden look and feel to my desert garden, along with some surprises. In spring, these shrubs produce a flush of flowers that will seriously stop people in their tracks.
Sphaeralcea coccinea - Wikipedia
Sphaeralcea coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet globemallow, [1] scarlet mallow, cowboy's delight, prairie mallow, red false mallow, or simply as globe mallow[2] is a perennial plant growing 10–30 cm tall from spreading rhizomes with a low habit. They have grayish stems with dense, star-shaped hairs and alternately arranged leaves.
Globe Mallow: A Rainbow of Options | Southwest Gardener
Globe mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub that is native to some parts of the Sonoran and Mojave deserts namely northwest Mexico, California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. It also goes by the names desert globemallow or desert mallow.
Sphaeralcea - Wikipedia
Sphaeralcea is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family (Malvaceae). There are about 40-60 species, including annuals, perennials, and shrubs. Most originate in the drier regions of North America, with some known from South America. They are commonly known as globemallows, globe mallows, false mallows or falsemallows.
Sphaeralcea Ambigua, Desert Globemallow - American Southwest
Orange wildflowers of western USA: Sphaeralcea ambigua, desert globemallow: Flowers may be red, orange, pink or lavender. Grows primarily in desert regions of Arizona, California and Utah
Sphaeralcea ambigua Louis Hamilton™ | Green Things Nursery
Louis Hamilton™ Globe Mallow. This native perennial has a relaxed, sprawling form that mixes well with other desert plants. The Louis Hamilton™ clone blooms profusely in the spring with large watermelon-red blossoms, and also intermittently through the summer and fall.
Sphaeralcea coccinea, Scarlet Globemallow - Southwest Desert Flora
Also Called: Caliche Globemallow, Copper Mallow, Orange Globemallow and Red Falsemallow Family: Malvaceae, Globe Mallow Family Synonyms: Status: Native Duration: Biennial or perennial. Size: Up to 12 inches more or less. Growth Form: Forb/herb; stems from a woody caudex, plants erect or sprawling, herbage with densely stellate hairs.
Red Globe Mallow Seeds: Desert Southwest | azplantlady.com
Mar 7, 2010 · Normally, Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is seen with orange flowers. However, there are some varieties that produce red, purple, pink, white or coral flowers. I have posted about this native desert plant previously and you can read more here if you like.
Red Globe Mallow Archives - Desert Gardening 101
Apr 9, 2024 · My favorite perennials that grow from seed are my colorful globe mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua). The most common color seen in globe mallow is orange. However, they also come in other colors, such as red, pink, and white. You can purchase the less common color varieties, but they can be hard to find at your local nursery.