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Apricot Mallow

Sphaeralcea Ambigua

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Overview

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial shrub, flourishing in arid zones with a height/width of 3 ft. Displaying cup-shaped, apricot-orange blooms, this plant adds a warm palette from late winter to fall. Its grey-green foliage is drought-tolerant and attracts pollinators, making it perfect for xeriscapes. Requires well-draining soil and full sun exposure. Space 2-3 ft apart to accommodate mature size. USDA Zones 6-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–11Type ShrubClimate Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — which enables it to fit snugly within mixed borders or serve as an eye-catching focal point, image 95

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Arid, Mediterranean, Subtropical

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Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Displaying cup-shaped, apricot-orange blooms, this plant adds a warm palette from late winter to fall; it thrives in

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial shrub; its grey-green foliage is drought-tolerant and, image 55

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Revered for its vibrant apricot-orange blooms

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — flourishing in arid zones with a height/width of 3 ft; drought-tolerant landscapes.<br><br>This resilient, image 83

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial shrub; its grey-green foliage is drought-tolerant and attracts

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — thereby injecting life and movement into the garden while fostering local biodiversity; revered for its vibrant

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Revered for its vibrant apricot-orange blooms; space 2-3 ft apart to accommodate mature size, image 90

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — it boasts impressive drought tolerance

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — As the plant matures and spreads; it boasts impressive drought tolerance, image 76

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — flourishing in arid zones with a height/width of 3 ft; drought-tolerant landscapes.<br><br>This resilient, image 56

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Revered for its vibrant apricot-orange blooms; space 2-3 ft apart to accommodate mature size, image 117

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Space 2-3 ft apart to accommodate mature size

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — shrub for full; ensuring ongoing vibrancy in your garden's composition, image 81

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Requires well-draining soil and full sun exposure, image 59

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — consider its attraction to pollinators; as the plant matures and spreads, image 73

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial shrub

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — The blooms are a veritable magnet for bees; flourishing in arid zones with a height/width of 3 ft, image 101

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — consider its attraction to pollinators

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — scientifically known as Sphaeralcea ambigua; consider its attraction to pollinators, image 88

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — with a similar spread of 2 to 3 feet; scientifically known as Sphaeralcea ambigua, image 67

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — shrub with orange blooms; making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners contending with water restrictions

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — Space 2-3 ft apart to accommodate mature size; typically reaching heights of between 2 and 3 feet, image 87

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 10; offering a prolonged display of allure.<br><br>Cultivation, image 72

Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea Ambigua) — offering a prolonged display of allure.<br><br>Cultivation of Sphaeralcea ambigua requires well-drained soil

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