Sphaeralcea Species, Munro's Globemallow, Orange Globe Mallow

As a California native, Orange Globe Mallow does best with no summer water and well drained soil. I have it planted in the garden in such...Read More a way that the sprinklers miss it, and again in a dry bed next to the driveway. It is doing well in both locations, but best in the un-irrigated bed. I absolutely love the bright orange flower spikes and how they contrast with the grey folliage. Seems to constantly be in bloom too!

Does well even in hard clay soils (high desert of New Mexico).

i grow this in 'desert' gardens here in the bay area. it quickly spreads to form a mat, 7 or 8 ft around. it does well in large pots as...Read More well - cascades. it's a fast grower and a prolific bloomer. i just acquired two w/ variegated leaves. don't give it too much water or it will get v. leggy and might not bloom as well. it's a great plant for early spring color.