Globe Mallow Sphaeralcea ambigua Malvaceae
Form: Flower Seasonality: Perennial Size: 3ft tall by 3 ft wide Leaves: Gray-green, pubescent, deeply lobed; number of lobes varies (usually 3-5) Flowers: Small cup-shaped flower along upright stems; orange, red, purple or white Fruit: Brown capsule containing numerous dark seeds Stems/Trunks: Stems originate from center point of plant, loosely formed vase shape Range/Origin: Southwest US Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 3, 7-24 Comments: Low litter, no thorns, skin and eye irritant CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Low to regular Soil: Tolerant, well drained Propagation: Seed; cuttings, Maintenance: Low, periodically cut back to keep shape

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