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Desert Globemallow

Sphaeralcea ambigua, Malvaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert MarigoldBaileya multiradiata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Three-AwnAristida purpurea
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

California FescueFestuca californica

California fescue can form dense clumps with mild allelopathic effects that suppress nearby shrubs and forbs

Giant Four OClockMirabilis multiflora

Both spread aggressively in desert conditions, competing intensely for limited water and space

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Globemallow grow in?

Desert Globemallow grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Desert Globemallow?

Good companions for Desert Globemallow include Desert Marigold, Purple Three-Awn.

Design guilds with Desert Globemallow and see companion relationships visually.

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