apricot mallow
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apricot mallow
Sphaeralcea ambigua
Apricot mallow is a bright and cheerful flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its lovely orange and peach colors attract butterflies and bees, making gardens even more beautiful!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The apricot mallow has vibrant, cup-shaped flowers in shades of orange to peach, often with crinkled petals. Its soft, lobed leaves are covered in fine, star-shaped hairs, giving it a slightly fuzzy appearance, which helps distinguish it from other mallow species.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusSphaeralcea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Butterflies flock to its bright orange flowers!
It can survive scorching desert heat!
Its fuzzy leaves feel like velvet!
Native Americans used its roots for medicine.
Special abilities
Ability
Desert Thirst-Quencher
apricot mallow has deep taproots that help it access water far underground, enabling it to survive harsh desert droughts.
Ability
Sun Shield
apricot mallow has fuzzy leaves covered in tiny hairs that help it reflect sunlight, protecting itself from intense desert heat.
Ability
Self-Seeder
apricot mallow can produce many seeds that easily disperse and sprout, helping it reproduce widely in its environment.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Desert
Desert habitats are arid regions characterized by extremely low precipitation and often extreme temperatures, supporting specialized flora and fauna.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is apricot mallow?
30-100 cm
How wide does apricot mallow spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on apricot mallow?
2.5-5 cm
When does apricot mallow bloom?
Spring to Fall
Is apricot mallow edible?
Yes
Is apricot mallow toxic?
None
What is apricot mallow's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is apricot mallow pollinated?
Insect
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