Sphaeralcea Species, Scarlet Mallow, Trailing Globemallow, Trailing Mallow
Sphaeralceaphilippiana

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Sphaeralcea (sfeer-AL-see-uh)
Species: philippiana (fil-lip-ee-AY-nuh)

Synonym:Malva prostrata

Synonym:Malvastrum prostratum

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting