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Desert Globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Desert Globemallow
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Gray-green leaves are fuzzy with white hairs on both sides. Spring flowers are apricot to dark orange-red in color and turn to brown fruit. Southern Utah native. Displays one of the largest globemallow flowers.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Attracts pollinators.
Quick answers
How big does Desert Globemallow get?
About 30-36" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Desert Globemallow need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Desert Globemallow need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Desert Globemallow grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 6, so it suits sites in zone 6 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Desert Globemallow deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Desert Globemallow in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Desert Globemallow wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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