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Sphaeralcea ambigua Desert globemallow

Previous scientific name(s): Sphaeralcea ambigua var. ambigua

 

Drought tolerant perennial; full sunlight. Bright orange-red flowers bloom March to June along desert slopes and flats. One of the largest flowered and most drought tolerant globemallows. Commonly found in large patches along roads or in abandoned fields.

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Species Attributes

Height:

20 - 38 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Best

Moderately Coarse:

Best

Medium:

Average

Moderately Fine:

Not Adapted

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Not Adapted

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

2 - 4 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

49.60 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

500,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Orange - Red

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