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Gray Globemallow

Sphaeralcea incana

Other common name(s):

Soft Globe-Mallow

Family:

Malvaceae (Mallow Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

Chihuahuan Deserts, Edwards Plateau
Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands, Chihuahuan Montane Woodlands, Low Mountains and Bajadas
Semiarid Edwards Plateau

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Herbaceous, Shrub

Height

3
to
6
ft.

Spread

1
to
3
ft.

Leaf Retention

Evergreen

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Sand, Clay, Gravelly, Rocky, Well Drained, Moist, Dry

Light Requirement

Sun, Part Shade

Water Requirement

Low, Medium

Native Habitat

Grassland

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

Red, Pink, Orange

Bloom Season

Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Nectar, Pollen

Wildlife Benefit

Butterflies, Nectar Insects, Bees

Maintenance

During the summer heat, water whenever the soil is dry, and/or blooms cease. Little to no watering is required during the cooler months. Grows best in full sun. Protect from grazers to manage or increase abundance.

Comments

Blooms June-November. A subshrub with grayish-green foliage; pink, orange or red flowers and the stems covered in short scruffy hairs. Because of the gray color and the velvety feel of its leaves, this plant is considered deer resistant, but some herds will eat it. New blossoms may appear on this perennial high or low on the stem, with cup shaped flowers, spring to fall, whenever sufficient rains occur. Sometimes forms loose colonies. Of special importance to native bees. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers.
Previous Scientific Name(s): Synonym: Sphaeralcea incana ssp. incana

References

1) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=21943#null. 2) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=14779&locationType=County&mapType=Normal 3) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SPIN2

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State Office Phone: 830.997.9272

State Office Address:
Native Plant Society of Texas
PO Box 3017
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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