Perennial- Desert Mallow
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Common Name: Desert Mallow, Globe Mallow
Botanical Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua
Family: Malvaceae
Description: Perennial, native to southwestern US
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low water once established
Soil: Tolerates alkaline soil, sand and clay
Habit and form: Shrub; grows up to 30 inches tall with a 30 inch spread; erect branches with scalloped leaves resembling the Maple
Flower type: Mallow-like with five petals
Flower color & bloom season: Orange flowers summer to fall
Uses for plant and/or flowers: Cut flowers are great for bouquets
Pruning time & method: Prune once a year after blooming down to approximately 6 inches to 1 foot
Maintenance tips: Low maintenance
Comments: Wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning as tiny hairs on leaves can be an irritant to skin and eyes
