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Sphaeralcea ambigua


Globemallow




Origin:  Southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico.
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Sphaeralcea
Species
ambigua
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 11
Height
90 cm
Spread
60 - 90 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Cultivation
Drought tolerant and requires full sun.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Dry and rocky slopes of southwestern United States of America and Northwestern Mexico.
Leaf Description
Green fuzzy leaves.
Flower Description
Orange flowers.
Fruit Description
Brown in colour and contains many seeds.
Notable Specimens
Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
Propagation
Propagate from seed.
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