Scarlet Globemallow, Caliche Globemallow, Copper Mallow, Prairie Mallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea (Scarlet Globemallow) is a low-spreading, long-lived perennial boasting a profusion of deep orange to brick-red flowers, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm), from mid-spring to fall. Clustered in dense, short racemes, the flowers provide a rich source of pollen and nectar to bees and butterflies. They are borne atop slender stems clad with alternate, palmately lobed leaves. Both stems and leaves are usually covered in dense stellate hairs, making them appear pale to silvery green. Scarlet Globemallow has a deep taproot that may remain unbranched for 3 ft. (90 cm) before it divides into lateral roots. Scarlet Globemallow spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding and may form clumps or extensive colonies. One plant may produce up to 1,860 seeds. Many birds and small mammals will feast on them. Drought and disturbance-tolerant, Scarlet Globemallow is perfect for xeriscaping and low water-use gardening. It is also valuable for erosion control and restoration of disturbed arid and semi-arid sites.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Common names | Globemallow |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 4" - 2' (10cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Malvaceae |
| Common names | Globemallow |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 4" - 2' (10cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Kansas, Midwest, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming, Rocky Mountains, Montana, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Sphaeralcea coccinea (Scarlet Globemallow) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sphaeralcea coccinea (Scarlet Globemallow) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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