Sphaeralcea ambigua, desert globemallow Pink Purple prickly pear

Purple prickly pear

Inside height: 1

It is a mat-forming plant producing tall

partial shade Water Requirement Low Soil Type Tolerates many soil types Flower Color White

- Plant in full sun to part shade inland

Sphaeralcea ambigua, desert globemallow Pink Purple prickly pearDesert Globemallow or Apricot Mallow A fast growing California Native perennial is easy to grow and can grow up to five feet high and four feet wide. It has bowl shaped apricot flowers that bloom in the spring with fuzzy leaves. Prune back after blooms to prevent woody look. Mallows spread by underground runners and form colonies. Family Name Malvaceae Species Name Sphaeralcea ambigua Common Name Desert Globemallow Native to California Plant Type