
Plants Of The Southwest
Sphaeralcea coccinea
Scarlet Globemallow
Scarlet Globemallow is a low growing, long blooming perennial for hot, dry areas. Flowers of copper or salmon color contrast with gray leaves. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds all visit. Food, medicine and dye plant. Soak seed 6-8 hours in water, or cold stratify 2-3 months and sow in spring or summer. Can be invasive. Zones 5-8.
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