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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

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

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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
Photo of Sphaeralcea ambigua flower, form by Stan Shebs
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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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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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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
Photo of Sphaeralcea coccinea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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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