Desert Globe Mallow
- Also Known As: Apricot Globe-mallow, Desert Mallow, Globe Mallow, Apricot Mallow
- Botanical Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua A. Gray
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Demand: Low
- Landscape Use: Rock Garden
- Ornamental Color: Orange
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Bees
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
- Plant Form: Bushy
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 1' - 3'
- Plant Height: 1' - 3'
Description
This plant takes a shrubby form with apricot flowers. It is a very hardy plant and can thrive in rocky, sandy or dry soils. As it is a drought-tolerant plant, it is a great plant for a xeriscape garden.
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