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Sphaeralcea Species, Cutleaf Globemallow, Rusby's Globemallow

Sphaeralcearusbyi

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)

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Species

rusbyi (RUS-bee-eye)

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Synonym

Sphaeralcea rusbyi var. gilensis

Sphaeralcea rusbyi subsp. gilensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Sphaeralcea Species, Cutleaf Globemallow, Rusby's Globemallow

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