Fendler's Globe Mallow, Thicket Globe-Mallow
Sphaeralcea fendleri
Details & Attributes
Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
Native to Arizona | Yes! |
Water Needs | Low |
Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
Pollinators | Bees |
Has Spines | No |
Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-4' × 1-4' |
Flowering Season | Mostly Spring But Can Flower Other Times Of Year. |
Flower Color | Orange, pink |
Minimum Temperature Range | -20 °F |
Leaf Description | Vaguely arrowhead shaped with deep lobes |
Fruit | Wheel shaped, dry capsules which split into segments |
View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
Elevation Range | 3000-8000 ft. |
Description | This upland globe mallow makes a good addition to high elevation gardens in need of spring color. Plants will grow with very little water once established but can get fairly large if alot of supplemental irrigation is provided. Stems will be upright with blooms running along the upper portions, flower color can range but is most typically orange or pink. |