Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Pink Form'
Apricot Mallow
Description
This native perennial has a relaxed sprawling form. It usually has light orange flowers but this one is the pink form. It starts to look rangy after flowering, so cut to 6" above ground for a fresh start. Leaves are small, grayish green, and 3 lobed. This extremely drought and soil tolerant shrub does best in full sun, even in reflected heat. This is the most drought tolerant of Sphaeralceas and the largest, with up to 100 stems from a single root. Some folks have allergic reaction to the leaves.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Water Saving Tip:
Remember to check your irrigation systems once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
If your controller is not a smart controller, it should be reprogrammed as the weather changes.