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Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Also Known As
- Copper Globemallow
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-6'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Sphaeralcea angustifolia plant details
Sphaeralcea angustifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer lavender, orange, pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sphaeralcea angustifolia
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: malvaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender, orange, pink, red and white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sphaeralcea angustifolia
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Sphaeralcea angustifolia plant
How to Grow Sphaeralcea angustifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
- red
- orange
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Sphaeralcea for your garden
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
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
aka Sphaeralcea muroana, Munro's Globemallow, Orange Globemallow
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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