Sphaeralcea ambigua rosacea - Rosy Apricot Mallow, Rose Globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua rosacea can be found through the desert areas of California and the Western States. The Rosy Apricot Mallow will grow to be a 2-3 foot shrub. Sphaelralcea ambigua rosacea will still be blooming with its salmon pink flowers when little else is. This image was taken in the garden at Borrego Springs. Rose Globemallow will do well in disturbed areas such as roadsides or gardens with little care. Sphaeralcea ambigua rosacea has one of the most spectacular blooms of the desert. In the late Spring and Summer Sphaeralcea ambigua rosacea is larval food for the Northern White Skipper and White Checkered Skipper, and attracts the Painted Lady Butterflies during their Spring migration. Sphaeralcea ambigua is a great addition to the Butterfly Garden.
Plants in the Sphaeralcea genus featured on this site:
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Sphaeralcea ambigua Louis Hamilton
Sphaeralcea ambigua rosacea
Sphaeralcea fulva La Luna
Sphaeralcea philippiana