Rosy Apricot Mallow

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Rosy Apricot Mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua var. rosacea) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Desert Mountains, the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert regions. It tends to grow at elevations from 500-2600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 3 ft Tall

Color

Pink, Lavender

Landscaping information

Water

Low, Very Low

Sunset Zones

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

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 10 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:

Rose Globemallow

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