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Sphaeralcea munroana

Also Known As

  • Sphaeralcea muroana
  • Munro's Globemallow
  • Orange Globemallow

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Sphaeralcea munroana plant details

Sphaeralcea munroana is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sphaeralcea munroana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: malvaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sphaeralcea munroana

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very tough & beautiful plant. Reblooms if deadheaded. Cut back in spring for best form.

By: Desert Jewels Nursery

One of the showiest wildflowers of the Great Basin & Rocky Mountain foothills, this 2-3' tall drought-tolerant native produces salmon to reddish-orange mallow-like flowers over a long period in summer. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain

Gardening facts about Sphaeralcea munroana plant

How to Grow Sphaeralcea munroana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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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
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aka Rose Desert Mallow,

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 4'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • low
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aka Copper Globemallow

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-6'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun
  • low
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aka Malvastrum coccineum, Prairie Mallow, Red False Mallow, Scarlet Globe Mallow

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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