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California Native Plant

Sphaeralcea ambigua 'Pink Form'

Apricot Mallow

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This native perennial has a relaxed sprawling form. It usually has light orange flowers but this one is the pink form. It starts to look rangy after flowering, so cut to 6" above ground for a fresh start. Leaves are small, grayish green, and 3 lobed. This extremely drought and soil tolerant shrub does best in full sun, even in reflected heat. This is the most drought tolerant of Sphaeralceas and the largest, with up to 100 stems from a single root. Some folks have allergic reaction to the leaves.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).