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    • Photo of Sphaeralcea coccinea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Sphaeralcea coccinea

    Also Known As

    • Malvastrum coccineum
    • Prairie Mallow
    • Red False Mallow
    • Scarlet Globe Mallow

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Sphaeralcea coccinea plant details

    Sphaeralcea coccinea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sphaeralcea coccinea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sphaeralcea coccinea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Of course this is one drought tolerant plant that loves the sun and produces a succession of deep red one inch flowers. 15" t x 24" w

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sphaeralcea coccinea plant

    How to Grow Sphaeralcea coccinea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Sphaeralcea ambigua

    aka Apricot Mallow, Desert Globemallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Sphaeralcea ambigua flower, form by Stan Shebs
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    Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea

    aka Rose Desert Mallow,

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea form by Stan Shebs
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    Sphaeralcea angustifolia

    aka Copper Globemallow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sphaeralcea angustifolia form by Stan Shebs
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    Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia

    aka Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia subsp. pedata, Berry-leaf Globemallow, Currentleaf Globemallow, Falsemallows, Gooseberryleaf Globemallow

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low
    Photo of Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Coral'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - dappled shade
    Photo of Sphaeralcea 'Newleaze Coral' flower, foliage, form by peganum
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