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Munro's Globe Mallow

Sphaeralcea Munroana

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Overview

Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a hardy perennial, reaching 1-3 ft in height with an equal spread. Known for its dazzling orange-red flowers, this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8. Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinators. Plant in full sun with well-draining soil for a low-maintenance, vibrant display. Space 2-3 ft apart in borders or xeric gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinators; reaching 1-3 ft in height with an
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — perennial with orange bloomsMunro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — It's remarkably drought-tolerantMunro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — including Munro's Globe Mallow is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardensMunro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a hardy perennialMunro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinatorsMunro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — this hardy mallow thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8+41

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinators; reaching 1-3 ft in height with an
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — perennial with orange blooms
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — It's remarkably drought-tolerant
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — including Munro's Globe Mallow is an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a hardy perennial
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer blooming attracts pollinators
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — this hardy mallow thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — a suitable size for both accent and mass plantings
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — For the landscape designer
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Plant in full sun with well-draining soil for a low-maintenance, vibrant display
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Known for its dazzling orange-red flowers, this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 4-8
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — orange flowers in the garden
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Plant in full sun with well-draining soil for a low-maintenance, vibrant display; and it is particularly
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Its intricate foliage is a silvery-green hue, featuring small, lobed leaves that provide a delicate texture
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — needing minimal supplemental watering
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — reaching 1-3 ft in height with an equal spread; its intricate foliage is a silvery-green hue, featuring small
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Originating from the Western United States
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a hardy perennial; its velvety foliage adds texture, while summer
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Space 2-3 ft apart in borders or xeric gardens
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — reaching 1-3 ft in height with an equal spread
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — Occasional pruning can encourage a bushier growth form and more prolific blooming
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — and it is particularly well-suited to gardens with challenging
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — but can vary to include pinks and purples
Munro's Globe Mallow (Sphaeralcea Munroana) — perennial for full or half
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