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Scarlet Globemallow
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Scarlet Globemallow
Sphaeralcea coccinea
The Scarlet Globemallow is a bright orange-red flower that blooms in warm weather. It grows in sunny places and attracts butterflies and bees, making gardens colorful and lively!
Habitat: Desert
Appearance
The Scarlet Globemallow has vibrant, cup-shaped flowers that bloom in fiery orange-red hues. Its grayish-green leaves are deeply lobed and covered in soft, star-shaped hairs, giving the plant a slightly fuzzy texture that makes it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusSphaeralcea
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its flowers can be used to make a natural red-orange dye!
Native Americans used this plant for food and even to treat sore throats!
The unique star-shaped hairs on its leaves are amazing under a magnifying glass!
This plant is related to okra and cotton, both from the mallow family!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defender
Scarlet Globemallow can grow a super-deep taproot that helps it find water deep underground and survive dry spells.
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Scarlet Globemallow has soft, hairy leaves that help it trap moisture and protect itself from the hot sun and strong winds.
Ability
Desert Beacon
Scarlet Globemallow can produce intensely bright, orange-red flowers that help it attract pollinators from far across the open desert.
Ability
Tough Feeder
Scarlet Globemallow can thrive in poor, rocky soils that most other plants avoid, allowing it to grow where others can't.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Globemallow Bee
Diadasia enavata
A specialist bee, highly dependent on mallow plants.
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Collects nectar and pollen from the bright flowers.
pollinates
Painted Lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Visits the vibrant flowers for nectar during migration.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
May browse on the leaves and stems, especially new growth.
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.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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, as some plants can be prickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Scarlet Globemallow?
15-60 cm
How wide does Scarlet Globemallow spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Scarlet Globemallow?
2-4 cm
When does Scarlet Globemallow bloom?
Late spring to fall
Is Scarlet Globemallow edible?
Yes
Is Scarlet Globemallow toxic?
None
What is Scarlet Globemallow's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Scarlet Globemallow pollinated?
Insect
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