Desert globemallow
Desert globemallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
4-Feb
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Shryock et al. 2015, Abella et al. 2015, Abella et al. 2012, Roundy & Jordan 1988