Apricot Mallow

Sphaeralcea ambigua

Blooms late spring to early fall
A perennial that grows 3 - 5 ft high with multiple stems and orange or pink flowers. Likes well-drained soil and tolerates hot, dry conditions. Protect from gophers. Provides pollen and attracts wide variety of native bees and honey bees.

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NativeTorrey DouglassSeptember 20, 2019drought-tolerant, perennial, attracts honeybees, attracts native bees, provides pollen, well-drained soil, tolerates heat, orange flowers, pink flowers