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Munro's Globemallow (Sphaeralcea munroana) is a gem for xeric gardening. This sub-shrub features silvery green foliage and salmon or pale orange colored-blossoms that adorn the plant during the summer months. These blooms attract several species of bees and butterflies! Plant Munro's Globemallow in xeric garden beds and borders, rock gardens, containers, or even Mediterranean-style plantings. Grows well in dry, poor soil and does not tolerate overwatering.
Munro's Globemallow
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 2 - 3' tall and 1 - 2' wide
Spacing: 18 - 24" apart
Bloom Colors: Orange/Red
Bloom Season: June - August
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Soils: Requires well-drained sand or loam soils. Does not like overly fertile soils or clay.
Plants in the Sphaeralcea genus are host species for 8 known native pollinators in northern Utah. Globemallow also supplies nectar in the summer months for several species of bees and butterflies.