Desert Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua) is a perennial shrub with a showy display of cup-shaped blossoms in the spring. The species usually blooms red and orange, but can be highly variable with pink, lavender, and white blooms a possibility as well. The blooms are loved by pollinators and visited by several types of bees. Although this plant is short lived, it will maintain its presence in the garden by reseeding and has a vigorous growth rate. Plant in rock gardens, dry mediterranean gardens, or other dry desert gardens. It does well with dry, cold winters, but not excessive winter moisture.