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Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Louis Hamilton'

Globe Mallow Louis Hamilton

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This perennial will grow 4' x 3' . It has small, leathery gray leaves with rich, red-orange flowers that bloom in the spring.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.