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Sphaeralcea - Globe Mallows

A genus of about 50 species from central and western USA, and some from South America. Plants are perennial herbs, sub-shrubs or small shrubs. Thick leaves, shallowly toothed, entire or palmately arranged. They bloom normally from June into late September and are found growing in full sun in dry soils that are well draining and gravelly.

They mix well with Opuntia, Salvia, Yucca, Zauschneria and Penstemon. A rock garden subject for drier regions. Attractive. Other species to grow include: S. angustifolia var. cuspidata and S. munroana.

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	Sphaeralcea coccinea Code: S15P-W Price: $1.95 Quantity in Basket: none
	'Scarlet Globe-mallow' or 'Caliche Globe-mallow' or 'Red False Mallow' Malvaceae Perennial plants grow from spreading rhizomes, upright in habit to a height of 6 to12 inches or sometimes sprawling in rich soils. The foliage is densely white-hairy topped off with scarlet colored flowers. Plant produce multi stemmed clumps. Flowers are 2 cm wide and produced in clusters, mallow-like in shape. The foliage is silver cast with many short hairs. Zones 3-8. Native from the Great Plains and adjoining western states, were it is found on poor dry soils in full sun. Soak seeds in hot water for 24 hours; change the water every 8 hours with new hot water. Sow and use 60-90 days at 32-39F, move to 65F for germination. Sow 1/8inch deep and keep seed tray for a few years, pluck out seedlings when large enough to handle. 50 seeds.