Desert globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
- Malvaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Subshrub, Forb/herb
- ≈ 5.0 ft tall
About Desert globemallow
Desert globemallow is a real treasure for your garden. With its cheerful orange or apricot flowers, this native plant brings color and life to any sunny spot. Butterflies and other pollinators absolutely love it, so you'll enjoy watching these beautiful visitors come to feed. The blooms appear over a long season, giving you months of garden interest without any fussy maintenance.
This tough little plant is perfectly suited to dry climates and poor soils where many others struggle. It's a perennial, so it comes back year after year, and it doesn't need coddling once it's established. Plant it where it gets good sun and let nature do the work. You'll have a low-maintenance beauty that thrives on neglect and rewards you with endless flowers.