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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