Mountain Apricot Mallow

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Mountain Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua var. ambigua) is a native perennial herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in desert areas, at elevations from 500-8200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Color

Yellow, Orange, Pink

Flowering season

Winter, Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Sunset Zones

2, 3, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 11*, 12*, 13, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Desert

Plant communities

Pinyon-Juniper Woodland

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 11 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Sandstorm Tumbler

Bagisara buxea

Chionodes popa

Northern White-Skipper

Heliopetes ericetorum

Alternative names

Common names:

Apricot Globemallow

Sources

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