SPHAERALCEA coccinea (Scarlet Globemallow)
Scarlet globe mallow is an abundantly white-haired perennial that grows upright or sprawling. It seldom reaches more than 1 foot in height. The plant has several stems and can be found growing in clumps or even large colonies. It blooms in few-flowered clusters from the axils of palmate lobed leaves, with orange-pink petals backed by red bracts. Red-orange or brick-red flowers blooms.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 15,625 | 250 |
| 1OZ | 31,250 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 125,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 250,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 500,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 2,500,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Sphaeralcea Coccinea
Common Name: Scarlet Globemallow
Plant Type: Perennials
Family: Malvaceae
Zone: 3-9
Native Range: Western Texas, Northern Mexico, Western Canada
Full Growth Height: 6-14"
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Flower Characteristics: Showy, Evergreen
Pollinators: Butterflies, Bees
Flower Color: Deep-Orange to Brick Red
Tolerate: Rocky Soil, Drought, Dry Soil
Water Requirement: Low
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Clay, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained, Moist
Soil pH: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders, Butterfly Gardens, Prairies and Meadows