Desert Globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Desert Globemallow is a perennial for focal point, mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Mar, Apr, May, Jun.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 75 cm |
| Spread | 75 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 6a-10b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 75 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 75 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 6a to 10b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Desert Globemallow's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Angelita Daisyto edge in front
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Beach Sunflowerto edge in front
- Black Daleato edge in front
- Blackfoot Daisyto edge in front
- Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front
Garden styles
Native Wildlife garden Xeriscape (low-water)
Sources
Bloom timing and hardiness drawn from: