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Sphaeralcea ambigua 'White'

White Globe Mallow

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Description

Native perennial with relaxed sprawling form. Usually light orange flower but this one is the white form. Starts to look rangy after flowering, cut to 6" for a fresh start. Small, greyish-green,3 lobed leaves. Extremely drought tolerant. Best in full sun, tolerates reflected heat. The most drought tolerant of sphaeralceas and largest. Sometimes can be a 100 stems from a single root to 2'. 3500' and lower elevation can bloom all year. Some have allergic reaction to leaves. Soil tolerant.

 

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.