Sphaeralcea Species, Copper Globemallow, Narrowleaf Desertmallow, Narrow-Leaved Globemallow

Sphaeralceaangustifolia

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)
Species
angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sphaeralcea angustifolia subsp. cuspidata
Sphaeralcea angustifolia var. cuspidata
Sphaeralcea angustifolia subsp. lobata
Sphaeralcea cuspidata
Sphaeralcea lobata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gilbert, Arizona

Saint David, Arizona

Yorba Linda, California

Pahrump, Nevada

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Gilbert, AZ (Zone 9b) | March 2010 | positive

Very nice plant which grows well in the Phoenix area. You do not want to water this plant much or it will over grow and get floppy. Bloo...Read More

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Yorba Linda, CA | August 2005 | positive

Desert Globe Mallow is useful as a background or filler plant for hot, arid, full sun locations where not much else will grow. Easily p...Read More

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